Tag: balance

  • Better Balance: Prevent fall-related injuries on the trail

    Better Balance: Prevent fall-related injuries on the trail

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    Kristen Bramante

    Navigating uneven terrain when hiking requires good neuromuscular (brain-muscle) coordination, control, and balance to prevent falls and fall-related injuries. We’ve all been tripped up by a sneaky tree root or rock on the trail, but the difference between staying upright versus falling depends on your neuromuscular reaction time coupled with effective muscle control. The muscles…