Effect of warming up on knee proprioception before sporting activity.
Br J Sports Med
; 36(2): 132-4, 2002 Apr.
Article
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| ID: mdl-11916897
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
It is now generally accepted that the ligamentous structures of the knee not only act as mechanical restraints but also have a neurophysiological role in joint function and protection. A report that knee joint laxity increases with exercise raised the question as to whether there is any compensatory change in joint position appreciation.OBJECTIVE:
To test whether there is a compensatory mechanism for increased ligamentous laxity during normal levels of activity.METHODS:
Joint position appreciation was measured, using a previously reported technique, in the knees of sportsmen at rest and after warm up.RESULTS:
Joint position appreciation was found to be significantly more sensitive after warm up (p = 0.005).CONCLUSIONS:
These findings indicate that joint position appreciation within the knee accommodates physiological changes within the ligaments and muscles after exercise.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Propriocepção
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Esportes
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Exercício Físico
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Articulação do Joelho
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Br J Sports Med
Ano de publicação:
2002
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Reino Unido
País de publicação:
ENGLAND
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ESCOCIA
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GB
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GREAT BRITAIN
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INGLATERRA
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REINO UNIDO
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SCOTLAND
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UK
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UNITED KINGDOM