Are people born with good balance? A physical therapist explains the systems that help keep you on your toes
No one is born with the ability to ride a skateboard, surf or even stand on their tiptoes. Unlike other mammals, human beings have no balance at birth – virtually no capacity to walk or even stand. Before that can happen, their vision, hearing, muscles, bones and brain must develop. This takes months, and for some activities, even years. Infants typically begin rolling over when they’re 6…
https://www.arbutusphysiotherapy.ca/2025/03/born-with-good-balance-physical-therapy/
