What does it mean, and why does it matter?
I’ve seen a sudden uptick in conversation about Postural Sway in ADHD and Autistic people, but what does it actually mean, and why is it important to understand?
For one thing, because issues with postural instability and proprioception can have an impact on a person’s quality of life. In some cases, it can interfere with participation in activities and can cause physical pain.
In other cases, it’s more of an inconvenience but still can lead to more frequent injuries and difficulty with coordination.
Postural sway relates to our sense of balance and refers to horizontal movement around our centre of gravity.
Whatever the reason, I’m certainly glad it came up again, because it gave me an excuse to do some deeper research on the subject.
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