Younger peole can balance better with eyes open than older people

Background Information

What is Balance
Balance is a reflex system that allows us to maintain awareness of our special orientation at all times, and to react to it. It is an integral part of all movement activities. The only time balance is not necessary is when the body is completely supported, for example lying flat on an even and horizontal surface or strapped in a wheelchair. Humans are unique in the animal kingdom as we are the only creatures that can always walk upright on two legs. To keep ourselves upright we rely heavily on a highly developed sense of balance. Balance is commonly subdivided into two main types, static and dynamic. Static Balance is the ability to maintain a desired body posture or position when the body is stationary. Dynamic balance is also an ability to maintain a desired body posture or position when the body is moving. Both static and dynamic balance is used in many movement activities.

The bodies balancing system is in the ear. The ear is not just ...