balance and stability

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biophysical principles

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Base of Support

The area beneath and between the points of contact with a surface

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How does BOS affect balance and stability?

The larger base of support, the greater stability someone has

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Line of Gravity

An imaginary vertical line that passes through the centre of gravity

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How does LOG affect balance and stability?

  • To maintain optimal stability, the LOG should pass through the middle of the BOS

  • The closer it is to the edge of the BOS, the more unstable you are

  • If the LOG lands outside the BOS, you are unstable

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Centre of Gravity

The point where the weight of the body is evenly distributed in all directions

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How does COG affect balance and stability?

  • COG changes depending on the position the body is in

  • COG can lie outside an object. Generally, the lower the COG, the more stable you are