Balance and alignment Flashcards
1
Q
What does body balance and alignment depend on?
A
It depends on 3 factors, center of gravity, line of gravity and base of support.
2
Q
What is COG and Where is COG normally located in individuals, what factors cause it to change?
A
COG is the point where mass is considered to be concentrated and balanced on all 3 planes. Second sacral vertebrae. It changes from person to person depending on build or when external resistance is added or when the positioning of individual changes.
3
Q
What is Line of gravity and what must it do for our body to maintain balance?
A
It refers to the line through COG towards center of the earth.