Our sense of balance is
determined by a complex system controls viz the vestibular sight, and other
sensory sensations. the vestibular system detects our orientation to gravity
and our movement through space even in the dark. The vestibular system helps us
maintain our equilibrium while we walk, spin, rock, run, bend or swing. Additional
vestibular system functions include assistance to control muscle tone, and
language. Shifting head positions, weight, and using both sides of body leads
to a better development of vestibular system.
Kids with overactive
vestibular systems prefer slow movement, avoid tasks such as climbing, jumping precisely
they avoid activities that require good balance and fast movement. They are
fearful of falling, going up and down and being tipped upside down. On the contrary
children who have under Sensitive vestibular sense enjoy fast motions and are
always in the state of motion like jumping, running and are always moving.
Intervention of the therapist is
very important in these cases. They suggest activities which will help child’s
brains organize and process information more efficiently and effectively by stimulating
the vestibular system. This prevents them from falling, keeping body properly
aligned, grounded and contribute to coordinated balance & movement.
