For people already experiencing balance challenges, everyday support and stable seating can also play an important role ...

Researchers use neural networks to study proprioception, the sense the brain uses to 'know' the body's movement and position. How does your brain know the position and movement of your different body ...

How does your brain know the position and movement of your different body parts? The sense is known as proprioception, and it is something like a "sixth sense", allowing us to move freely without ...

Researchers from the Shanghai University of Medicine & Health Sciences, Tongji University, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University, Fudan ...

Improve your coordination, boost your longevity, and train like an athlete at any age. As you age, maintaining coordination and balance becomes essential, not just for mobility, but for longevity. A ...

Humans function in dynamic environments and rely on the body’s automated responses to adjust to imbalances. The body's internal wiring is equipped with a vast network of neuromuscular connections, ...

A new surgical technique for below-the-knee amputations retains a person’s ability to receive sensory feedback from remaining muscles. Having a prosthetic leg driven by an amputee’s own nervous system ...

Stop coasting with minimal effort. By strategically integrating resistance training, balance work, and short bursts of power, you are building a resilient, high-functioning body that is primed for ...