An inner-ear implant may help people with a debilitating balance disorder get steady on their feet again, an early study suggests. The study involved eight patients with bilateral vestibular ...

A simple walking technique, the Infinity Walk, is gaining attention for its profound impact on the brain and nervous system.

Most balance problems occur because of brain or inner ear problems, or physical issues, such as broken bones or muscle injuries. Balance problems can make it difficult to walk or move. They may make a ...

Because the cerebellum is responsible for muscle coordination and balance, people suffering from ataxia typically have difficulty maintaining their balance when standing or walking. As a result, such ...

Steve Watkins used to love his life working as tennis coach, playing golf and cycling in his spare time and socialising. But now he’s barely able to leave the house alone, can no longer work and finds ...

“Are you practicing your skiing?” a colleague quipped at a conference at Myrtle Beach. “Did you hike here?” asked the server at a restaurant in downtown Hendersonville. “What are those poles for?” ...

You probably think balance comes from your legs, core, or inner ear, but your eyes might be the most important factor in staying upright and stable. Vision provides up to 80% of the sensory ...