Reactive Postural Adjustments | Strategies For Maintaining Balance

Reactive Postural Adjustments | Strategies For Maintaining Balance

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The video explains reactive postural adjustment strategies used to maintain balance during unexpected perturbations. It covers three main strategies: ankle, hip, and step. The ankle strategy is used for small perturbations, relying on ankle proprioceptors. The hip strategy is for large or fast perturbations with a narrow base of support, involving opposite movements of the head and hips. The step strategy involves taking a step to adjust the base of support in response to large perturbations.

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