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Balance forms the cornerstone of physical independence, yet it often goes unnoticed until it begins to decline. As we age, our body’s balance systems – from muscular strength to inner ear function – ...

Children with hearing loss, particularly those with sensorineural impairments, often experience concurrent challenges in balance and motor skill development. This association is primarily attributed ...

Certified fitness specialist and trainer Anastasia Lynn has heeded the call to help seniors since she was 11. That was when her mother told her to go next door and help a disabled neighbor up the ...

Motion and movement might make your surroundings feel like it is swirling or spinning, making you feel bleary and disoriented. Safe and gentle exercises can help retrain your damaged brain, restore ...

You probably think balance comes from your legs, core, or inner ear, but your eyes might be the most important factor in staying upright and stable. Vision provides up to 80% of the sensory ...

Exercise goals tend to be fairly uniform among most people; lose weight, build muscle, grow stronger, get faster. Improved balance is less likely to be on your fitness wish list, but it should be.

Balance board workouts are a training method involving a series of standing and weight-bearing exercises completed on an unstable surface. They aim to train the muscles around the ankle and improve ...