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Proprioception, the body

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Kinesiology

Background:

  • Proprioception is the body's sense of position and movement in space.
  • It is crucial for both conscious and unconscious body awareness.
  • This review focuses on proprioception and factors affecting its acuity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an evidence-based review of proprioception.
  • To examine conditions that interfere with proprioceptive acuity.
  • To explore the implications of proprioceptive systems in rehabilitation.

Main Methods:

  • A narrative literature review was conducted.
  • Studies on proprioceptive systems and rehabilitation were examined.
  • Relevant data were extracted from selected studies.
Keywords:
AssessmentInterventionMechanoreceptorsProprioceptionSensorimotor

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