Proprioceptive Training

Following joint injuries (e.g. overextended or torn ligaments), the affected joint is structurally and functionally unstable. It takes between 300 and 500 days for the ligament structure to regenerate completely (i.e. regain structural stability).

Regardless of whether the injury has been treated with surgical or conservative methods, it is extremely important that the proprioception of the joint is improved rapidly in order to achieve functional stabilization.

The proprioceptors are receptors found in the joint surfaces, the joint capsule, the ligaments and the muscles and tendons surrounding the joint. They convey information on joint movement to the central nervous system. This includes information on both the direction and speed of movement.

Proprioceptive training consists mainly of stabilization exercises performed on more or less unsteady surfaces. The exercises can be adapted to the requirements and capabilities of the individual patient and can be varied and intensified endlessly.