Equilibrium

Balance and Coordination

Vestibular Apparatus

Mechanisms of Equilibrium
‡ Static Equilibrium
-detecting the movement of the head when the body is not moving -Saccule and Utrile

‡ Dynamic Equilibrium
-perception of motion or acceleration -semicircular canals

Factors that Affect Equilibrium

‡ ‡ ‡ ‡ ‡ Breathing Vision Vestibular Function Musculoskeletal Alignment Proprioception

Common Defects
‡ ‡ ‡ ‡ ‡ ‡ ‡ ‡ ‡ Vertigo Dizziness Glaucoma Cataracts Tumor Meniere syndrome Labyrinthitis Ear infection and there are many more

Equilibrium and Massage

‡ Take your time in assisting clients ‡ Use chair massage if necessary ‡ SAFETY FIRST AT ALL TIMES