Table 1.

Systems Assessed for Gait and Balance Disorders

Vestibular	Provides the brain and spinal cord with information on position, speed, and acceleration of the head; provides information about where the body is in relation to the ground
Visual	Helps orient the body in space by referencing the objects around it
Sensory	Pressure and position information to the brain and spinal cord to the joints, muscles, and tendons regarding the body motion
Muscular strength	Loss of muscle mass and strength affects balance, posture, mobility, and endurance