Biomechanics & movement
How do we sense body position and stay balanced?
Proprioception — the body’s sense of where it is — and how it underpins balance and control.
Broadly supportedEducational overview
Proprioception is the constant stream of information from muscles and joints that tells the brain where the body is without looking.
It underlies balance, coordination and quick corrections during play.
What we understand in general terms
- The body senses position and movement through receptors in muscles, tendons and joints.
- Balance and coordination can be trained.
- Fatigue and injury can temporarily blunt this sense.
Open questions
- How much specific balance training transfers to sport performance.
- How proprioception changes with age and injury.
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