In your textbook, you learned that integration means combining several different things into one whole thing. You learned that to perform well in physical activity you have to use many different biomechanical principles all at the same time. Sometimes we take for granted many of the different body systems that allow us to perform both simple and complex tasks of daily living. For example, eating with a fork is a skill that requires the integration of many senses but is automatic for most people.
For people who have lost a limb such as an arm or leg, even simple tasks become more difficult. People who have prosthetic limbs must learn to integrate the use of various senses to be able to use their new limbs. For more about integration and the use of artificial limbs, click here.
