Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Have you ever wondered how people maintain their balance? This article is an exploratory journey into the human body’s remarkable balance system. Many body parts work together to stay upright. This article explains why balance can become challenging as people get older and why some people, like gymnasts and dancers, are exceptional at it. Importantly, this article also covers the science behind falls and the importance of balance exercises for preventing them. Falling does not have to be part of getting older. By learning about balance, we can appreciate the intricate teamwork within our bodies and discover ways to help our older relatives and friends to improve their stability. Using the strategies in this article, you can help older adults stay upright, and change wobbles into wins!
Source: Frontiers for Young Minds
Authors: Joshua W. Pate, Cathie Sherrington
Language: English
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4405578618