Table 1.
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 |