Balance strategies in standing

• Balance strategies in standing - Ankle strategy (some highlighted words are acronyms):

  • foot supported on BoS, ankle dorsiflexion & plantarflexion (inverted pendulum), good for small displacements on firm surface
• Balance strategies in standing - Hip strategy: (some highlighted words are acronyms)

  • larger or quick displacements, small BoS or less firm surface (e.g. ice), large hip and knee muscles work to help keep CoG in BoS
• Balance strategies in standing - Stepping strategy: (some highlighted words are acronyms)

  • when balance threatened & need to widen BoS to keep CoG aligned e.g. step
• Balance strategies in standing - medial/lateral strategy: (some highlighted words are acronyms)

  • limited medial/lateral movement at ankles, therefore hip & trunk muscles
• Balance “threats” multidirectional so use a mix of all!!