Critical Reviews™ in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine

ISSN for PRINT: 0896-2960

For Online Access

2003, Volume15

Issue 1

86 pages

DOI: 10.1615/CritRevPhysRehabilMed.v15.i1

Issue price - $163.00

Douglas Hatterman, M.S.P.T., A.T.C.
Department of Physical Therapy, University of Wisconsin–La Crosse

Thomas W. Kernozek, Ph.D.
Department of Physical Therapy, University of Wisconsin—La Crosse, 4071 Health Science Center, La Crosse, WI 54601; Gundersen Lutheran Sports Medicine

Karen Palmer-McLean, Ph.D., P.T.
Department of Physical Therapy, University of Wisconsin—La Crosse

George J. Davies, MEd, PT, SCS, ATC, CSCS
Department of Physical Therapy, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse; Gundersen Lutheran Sports Medicine, Onalaska, WI; and Armstrong Atlantic State University, Savannah, GA

Proprioception is thought to be an essential component of proper joint function during movement. Because the shoulder is inherently mobile, it may rely on adequate proprioception for joint stability and mobility. This article discusses what is meant by joint proprioception, the receptors involved, and studies illustrating the relative importance of this feedback to normal glenohumeral joint mechanics.

DOI: 10.1615/CritRevPhysRehabilMed.v15.i1.40 Download article, 18 pages

Article price - $35.00

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