Balance is primarily controlled by vision, proprioception, and the vestibular system. Deficits in any of these sensorimotor systems can lead to poor dynamic balance. Previous studies revealed that among all racial groups balance declines with age. However, few studies have determined how dynamic balance affects younger populations of people. Therefore, this study aims to identify how factors such as fall risk and age affect dynamic balance among college-aged African American women. A fall risk assessment will determine how impaired vision, history of falls, and body mass index affect dynamic balance. Then, dynamic balance will be analyzed using a korebalance medical equipment. The resulting data will reveal the balance deficiency patterns among the participants.
