In order to maintain balance, we need to be able to keep our center of gravity over our base of support. As children, we learn how to increase our balance when we learn how to stand and then walk without support. Within this learning, we are training multiple systems, including our sensory systems as well as our musculoskeletal systems.
Factors such as age, weakness, disorders such as vertigo, certain infections, poor eyesight, or head trauma, can negatively affect our balance. Whatever the reason for feeling unstable, it is not too late to improve your balance. Your brain and body can be retrained with physiotherapy techniques to help you regain your control.