The OutPOST Blog: Evidence-Based Rehab and Wellness Tips

Physical therapy for balance targets one or more of the three balance systems: visual, vestibular, and somatosensory. The somatosensory system is responsible for giving your brain information about your body’s position in space. It relies heavily on feedback from your feet and ankles, which constantly monitor the firmness, texture, and stability of the surface beneath you. When this system is strong, you can adapt quickly to uneven ground, shifting surfaces, or unexpected cha