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    Area of Science:

    • Biomechanics
    • Kinesiology
    • Rehabilitation Science

    Background:

    • Proprioception is crucial for motor control and is often assessed using joint position error (JPE).
    • Position-reposition tests are standard for measuring JPE, requiring subjects to replicate joint angles.
    • Accurate JPE estimation is vital in rehabilitation and sport science for evaluating joint position sense.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify an effective and reliable method for estimating joint position error (JPE) from joint kinematic data.
    • To compare the efficacy of three distinct JPE estimation techniques.
    • To determine the most user-independent and objective approach for JPE assessment.

    Main Methods:

    • Forty healthy subjects participated in knee joint position sense assessments.
    • Three different methods were employed to estimate JPE from kinematic signals.
    • Hierarchical clustering was utilized to compare the JPE estimation methods.

    Main Results:

    • All three JPE estimation methods demonstrated high similarity, with results ranging from 88% to 100%.
    • The findings indicate a strong agreement between the evaluated JPE estimation techniques.
    • Variability in results was minimal across the different methods.

    Conclusions:

    • The study recommends using user-independent methods for JPE estimation to enhance objectivity.
    • Minimizing manual marker placement by operators improves the reliability of JPE assessment.
    • The findings support the use of automated or less operator-dependent JPE calculation techniques in clinical and research settings.