Based on scientific evidence, can proprioception improve I have wondered for years. If so, how can we measure this improvement?
Reason for these questions: For years clinicians and exercise professionals have stated that certain exercises improve proprioception, often using balance exercise regimes. Some have even claimed that proprioception exercises improve athletic performance.
Proprioception is a motor control mechanism, thus it is involved in all types of exercise and not only when doing balancing work
I think after the injury, the mechanosensory neurons can relearn to control the movement, considering their plasticity. This can be achieved by performing specific movements and exercises to allow for relearning the movement and controlling it. The article also sheds light on other explanations of proprioception recovery and improvement.
Yes, proprioception can be improved. That has been demonstrated with the use of proprioceptive insoles.
It would be interesting to study the link between plyometric training and proprioception as the stretch-shortening cycle responsible for elastic reuse should take advantage of the myotatic reflex to control these mechanics.
Absolutely. We use proprioceptive insoles to manage the PreClinical Clubfoot Deformity and RFS. These insoles have proven to be very effective in improving balance and postural disturbances.