noun
- Plural of kinesthesia; the sense of body position, movement, and balance; awareness of where your body is in space and how it is moving.
Usage: Also spelled 'kinesthesias' or 'kinaesthesias' (British variant).; Often used in psychology, neuroscience, and physical education contexts.
Examples
- Dancers rely heavily on kinesthesias to maintain balance and coordinate complex movements.
- Athletes develop refined kinesthesias through years of training and practice.
- Damage to certain brain regions can impair kinesthesias, making it difficult to move smoothly.
- Physical therapists assess patients' kinesthesias to evaluate recovery after injury.
- Children develop their kinesthesias gradually as they learn to walk and run.
- Yoga and tai chi exercises help improve kinesthesias and body awareness.