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What does vestibular mean?

Oct 3, 2015 by Hélène Serfontein 6 Comments

The body has various feedback systems. The five senses of hearing, smell, taste, vision and touch along with proprioception and vestibular input make up the body’s sensory processing system. Proprioception refers to receptors in the joints, muscles and tendons – which gives feedback about joint position and joint movement. (Where are my body parts in relation […]

Have a ball

Nov 26, 2014 by Hélène Serfontein Leave a Comment

Simply owning a ball is an easy way to get children moving and active. Sit on the ball instead of a chair for watching TV or working at a desk. Brilliant for proprioception and core activation. Some fun activities to do on the ball: Child on the tummy: Hold their ankles and do airplanes with […]

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