Propioception is the body’s ability to assess where it is to maintain a perfect balance while standing, moving, or making efforts.
Propioception occurs because there are propioceptors that are cells present in muscles, tendons and joints that send information to the central nervous system that will organize the body part, keeping its position correct, stopped or moving.
- Propioception is very important to maintain the balance of the body.
- As well as the vestibular system inside the ear and visual system.
- Which are also fundamental to standing.
- Without imbalance.
When the propioceptive system is not adequately stimulated, there is an increased risk of falls and sprains, so it is important to train it in practitioners of physical activity, but also as the final stage of rehabilitation of all cases of traumatology-orthopedics.
Propioception is also called kinesthesia and can be classified as
Performing propioception exercises during physiotherapy visits is important, not only to improve balance and precise body movements, but also to prevent aggravation of sports injuries, such as muscle fatigue, teaching the body to move to protect the affected area.
Propioceptive exercises are always indicated in case of injury of the joint, muscles and / or ligaments and, therefore, should be guided by a physical therapist to adapt the exercises to what the patient really needs.
The following are some examples of propioceptive exercises and have been classified according to their degree of difficulty:
These exercises can be done daily for about 10 to 20 minutes, as long as they don’t cause pain. Placing a bottle of cold water in the affected area may be helpful in reducing pain and swelling that may occur after training.