Postural and Balance Assessments

February 6, 2025, 3:00 am to 5:00 am

Okanagan Campus

Upper Lobby of Gymnasium

Join Healthy Exercise and Aging Lab students to do 15 minute personal postural and balance assessments. This will involve observing your balance and body alignment while standing or walking. It can help with identifying postural issues and their potential impact on the body.

 

Location: Upper Lobby of Gymnasium

Date: February 6th

Time: 11:00am-1:00pm - 15 minutes during the time you select upon registration (drop in's also welcome)

What you need to know:

  • Wear something that you can comfortably move/exercise in.
  • Wear shoes that can easily be removed with socks on underneath.
  • You will be asked to balance on one leg while lightly tapping the floor with the other.
  • The researcher will examine your shoulders, back, and hips to find and mark a few bony landmarks.
  • You will be asked to walk up and down a short hallway while a researcher observes.

Additional Details

  • Okanagan Campus
  • Move UBC

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