Balance/Proprioception Program
Proprioception is the body's ability to transmit a sense of position, analyze that information and
react (consciously or unconsciously) to the stimulation with the proper movement (Houglum 2001). Put simply, it is
the ability to know where a body part is without having to look. Proprioception allows you to scratch your head without
looking in the mirror or walk up a flight of stairs without having to peer at each stair.
Taken as a whole, proprioception includes balance, coordination and agility because the body's proprioceptors
control all these factors. By improving proprioception, patients can gain the balance skills necessary to maintain stability,
hone their agility so they can quickly change direction when necessary, and fine-tune coordination skills so they can
perform physical activities accurately and consistently. Proprioception training reduces the risk of injury by teaching the
body to react appropriately to sudden changes in the environment. A good sense of proprioception is vital for many fitness
activities, as well as preventing injuries during normal daily activities.
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