Ch. 10 - Balance NOTES

Question 1

What is balance dependent on?

Answer 1

internal & external factors to maintain body’s center of gravity over its base of support

Question 2

What is dynamic balance dependent on?

Answer 2

force reduction & stabilization (reduce force at the right joint, time, and place to motion) for optimal force production

eccentric (force reduction)
core stabilization + neuromuscular stabilization
concentric (force production)