(Occupational Therapy) Occupational therapists address balance as it relates to an individual’s daily occupations. Balance is required for several important daily tasks, for example, stepping into and out of the shower, reaching for a toy or dish, kicking a ball while playing a game, maintaining a safe seated position at a desk or table, climbing up the steps of the playground at recess, and many more.

(Physical Therapy) The ability to stay upright when sitting or standing without falling over. Balance is looked at statically (sitting or standing still) and dynamically (sitting or standing while moving or being moved) and eyes open vs eyes closed. There are three main things our body uses to maintain balance: proprioception (knowing where your feet are), vision (seeing where you are), and vestibular (the rocks and fluid in your ear).

Belongs to the following disciplines:

• Occupational Therapy
• Physical Therapy