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Can Proprioceptive Training Enhance Fatigability and Decrease Progression Rate of Sarcopenia in Seniors? A Novel

Ayman A Mohamed¹

¹Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, School of Health Sciences, Istanbul Gelisim University, Istanbul, Turkey.

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Summary

Proprioceptive training may combat muscle fatigue and sarcopenia in seniors. This approach enhances mechanoreceptors, potentially improving muscle function and slowing age-related muscle loss.

Keywords:

Fatigability mechanoreceptors muscle fatigue proprioceptive training sarcopenia seniors

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Area of Science:

Gerontology
Neuroscience
Exercise Physiology

Background:

Sarcopenia, common in older adults, leads to frequent muscle fatigue.
Muscle fatigue stems from motor or sensory dysfunctions, with current interventions showing limited effectiveness.
Mechanoreceptors are identified as key receptors for muscle fatigue.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the potential of proprioceptive training as a novel intervention for muscle fatigue and sarcopenia in seniors.
To explore how proprioceptive training might enhance mechanoreceptor function and sensory aspects of muscle fatigue.

Main Methods:

This review synthesizes current research on sarcopenia, muscle fatigue, and proprioception.
It examines the physiological mechanisms linking mechanoreceptors, motor neurons, and neuromuscular junctions.

Main Results:

Proprioceptive training may enhance mechanoreceptor function, improving the sensory component of muscle fatigue.
This intervention could increase alpha motor neuron firing rates and enhance calcium ion concentration at the neuromuscular junction.

Conclusions:

Proprioceptive training presents a promising strategy to enhance fatigability and mitigate sarcopenia progression in seniors.
It may help correct movement deviations associated with muscle fatigue in older adults.