Question

An individual demonstrates very poor static and dynamic balance and is having trouble with frequent falls for no apparent reason. This individual has a poor balance that may be caused by impairment of all of the following EXCEPT:
a. hearing.
b. vision.
c. proprioception.
d. static and dynamic equilibrium.
e. damage to the cerebellum.

Answer 1

Answer: Hearing (Option A)

Explanation: Poor static and dynamic balance occurs when an individual experience frequent fall when in motion (when changing positions i.e walking) or at rest.

However, this imbalance is caused by the impairment of highly important organs and activities in the individual.

The person’s hearing is still intact but vision loss, damage of cerebellum and other effects is experienced.