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- Title
Clinician's corner: Overcoming the Myth of Proprioceptive Training.
- Authors
Daehan Kim; Van Ryssegem, Guido; Junggi Hong
- Abstract
Emergence of proprioceptive training in industrial training facilities seems to reflect current efforts of emphasizing neuromuscular function and postural control in general training programs. While it is encouraged to continue such efforts, correction of mythical beliefs is necessary for more suitable application. Clinicians for the recovery of the sensorimotor function originally suggested the idea of proprioceptive training. Adopting this clinically originated concept to general training created two main misconceptions. One is the premature assumption that proprioception can be improved with physical training. The other is the belief that proprioception is a key factor for the improvement of balance in every occasions. However, there is not sufficient neurophysiological evidence supporting the feasibility of the improvement of the proprioception through physical training. Moreover, proprioception can be effectively used only during the slow or moderately fast closed-loop control of movement. Therefore, overemphasis on proprioception may ignore the role of the central nervous system (CNS) in carrying out motor abilities and skills. A training program should be able to facilitate the CNS adaptation that is a key factor for the development of motor abilities and improvement of skill performance. In order to create an ideal learning environment for the CNS, an exercise program should distinctively train different motor skills with adequately changing task goals and sensory environment. Also, training should help the CNS to overcome its limited attentional capacity by adequately imposing multiple task demands.
- Publication
Clinical Kinesiology (Online Edition), 2011, p18
- ISSN
0896-9620
- Publication type
Journal Article