This course explores our body’s balance systems. Learn how our sensory and movement systems interact to maintain equilibrium and posture. Gain an understanding of how the vestibular system works, and what happens when there is dysfunction in this system. You will experience how our senses impact our balance and leave with exercises to improve balance abilities, including how to support exercise for people with balance challenges or vestibular disorders.
Learning objectives
- Learn how our vestibular, vision, somatosensory, and neuromuscular systems work together to maintain balance and postural control
- Understand the vestibular system, and how vestibular disorders affect balance function
- Practice exercises to improve balance and sensory integration