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Which of the following describes postural instability

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Postural instability

Step-by-step explanation:

Postural instability is one of the main symptoms observed among people with neuromuscular disorders like Parkinson's Disease.

Postural instability basically refers to loss of balance or balance impairment of the body's posture due to lack of neuromuscular coordination that controls body movements.

  • Postural instability will make the person to lean backwards or forward without any control.
  • They develop increased probabilities to fall easily because of this tendency.
  • A person who takes a backward leap will walk due to retropulsion.
  • The person may walk in a hurry and taking very short steps due to festination.
  • It makes the person to suddenly freeze and stop while moving.
  • Postural instability may lead to stooped posture due to walking with drooped shoulder, leaning front or back, and bowed head.
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