This category is for informational sites about disorders affecting balance.
The labyrinth in the inner ear is the main organ of balance and interacts with other systems in the body, such as the visual and skeletal systems, to maintain the body's position. These systems, along with the brain and the nervous system, can be the source of balance problems.
The labyrinth in the inner ear is the main organ of balance and interacts with other systems in the body, such as the visual and skeletal systems, to maintain the body's position. These systems, along with the brain and the nervous system, can be the source of balance problems.
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- Wikipedia: Balance Disorder Encyclopedia article including information on the normal balance function, disordered balance, disorder types, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and research.
- MediaPedia: Balance Problems Includes articles and videos on these problems, and information on research studies being undertaken on the underlying disorders.
- University of Michigan, Department of Neurology: Balance Disorders Clinical and Research Program Undertakes clinical and basic research into the causes and treatment of Parkinson's disease, dizziness, ataxia and a number of other balance disorders.
- American Hearing Research Foundation: Balance and Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy Article discussing current ideas about physical therapy for dizziness and imbalance, also called vestibular rehabilitation or balance rehabilitation.