Analysis of functional prorpioception in lower limb among younger and older adults

Ravi Shankar, Sivakumar Ramachandran, Radhika CM, Parthiban P

 

Ravi Shankar, Sivakumar Ramachandran, Radhika CM, Parthiban P – Analysis of functional prorpioception in lower limb among younger and older adults. Fizjoterapia Polska 2023; 23(4); 170-174

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG20A7jK

Abstract
Background. Proprioception is the internal sense that assists an individual in learning a motor task and executing it seamlessly. Generally, a proprioception deficit is tested by measuring degrees of error in repositioning a joint or limb in space. Most of the measures use single-joint movement and, on a few occasions, multi-joint movements are tested with high-tech instrumentation in a laboratory setting. Multi-joint testing can reflect the impact of a proprioception deficit in functional activity. We used a novel method to test proprioception as a functional activity.
Aim. The study aims to analyse the functional proprioception in the lower limbs of younger and older adults.
Methodology. Thirty-seven younger and thirty-seven older adults were tested for proprioception in lower limbs with a target-reaching task. The participant was given a target point to touch with the great toe with eyes open. Following the trial, they were asked to touch the target with their eyes closed. The error in distance was measured in centimetres for three attempts. The minimal error was taken for analysis.
Result. The result shows that a mean error of around 2.6 cm and 5.7 to 6 cm is present in young and older adults respectively. There was no difference with respect to the side noted in the young adults, but the left side of adults shows a marginally higher error compared to the right side.
Conclusion. Functional proprioception differs among young and older adults. Multi-joint proprioception can provide different insights into an individual’s ability to use proprioception effectively.
Keywords
proprioception, multi-joint testing, younger adults, older adults
Pobierz/Download/下載/Cкачиваете Download the article for free in English

Effect of Forward Head Posture on Temporomandibular Joint Proprioception in Post-Pubertal Females: An Observational Study

Nehal G. Omran, Amel M. Yousef, Hamada A. Hamada, Ayman Gouda Matar, Doaa A. Osman

Nehal G. Omran, Amel M. Yousef, Hamada A. Hamada, Ayman Gouda Matar, Doaa A. Osman – Effect of Forward Head Posture on Temporomandibular Joint Proprioception in Post-Pubertal Females: An Observational Study. Fizjoterapia Polska 2019; 19(2); 142-146

Abstract
Aim: to explore the effect of forward head posture (FHP) on temporomandibular joint (TMJ) proprioception in post-pubertal females.
Material and Method. Forty post-pubertal females participated in this study. They were classified in accordance with the craniovertebral angle (CVA) into two groups. The Forward head posture (FHP) group had CVA of less than 48° (n = 21), while the control group had CVA of more than 48° (n = 19). TMJ repositioning accuracy had been measured by vernier caliper for females in both groups.
Results. Statistical analysis revealed that there were no significant (p > 0.05) differences between both groups regarding TMJ repositioning errors in all directions (mouth opening, protrusion and lateral movements) with eyes open or closed.
Conclusion and Discussion. In post-pubertal females, FHP has no negative effect on TMJ proprioception in all directions whether the eyes are open or closed.

Key words:
Forward head posture, craniovertebral angle, temporomandibular joint, proprioception, post-pubertal females

 

Pobierz/Download/下載/Cкачиваете Download for free (only English version)