Ideal Body Weight calculation is used in physiotherapy for medication dosing, nutritional planning, and setting realistic rehabilitation goals. The Devine formula is the most widely used method.
Formula
Men: 50 + 2.3 × (Height inches - 60) | Women: 45.5 + 2.3 × (Height inches - 60)
Normal Range
IBW provides a reference point. Healthy range: IBW ± 10%
Clinical Use
Medication dosing, nutritional assessment, rehabilitation goal setting.
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