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Are People Born With Good Balance? A Physical Therapist Explains the Systems That Help Keep You on Your Toes
By Gurpreet Singh Your Health

Are People Born With Good Balance? A Physical Therapist Explains the Systems That Help Keep You on Your Toes

No one is born with the ability to ride a skateboard, surf or even stand on their tiptoes. Unlike other mammals, human beings have no balance at birth – virtually no capacity to walk or even stand. Before that can happen, their vision, hearing, muscles, bones and brain must develop. This takes months, and for […]

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The Importance of Good Balance After 50
By Eric Leckie, PT Senior

The Importance of Good Balance After 50

Balance is one of those bodily functions that most people take for granted until they no longer have it. It’s something we learn from a young age, but as we get older, our muscles and joints get more stiff which inevitably affects our balance. Here’s a deeper look into the 10 reasons why it is important to maintain balance after the age of 50.

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