Understanding proprioception can help to interpret how correct movement requires well-organized, accurate signals from the muscles firing to the brain. These pointers can be easily manipulated simply ...

Scattered throughout skeletal muscle, the muscle spindles are composed of connective tissue capsules containing bundles of specialized muscle fibers called intrafusal fibers. Wrapped around the middle ...

Umeå University researchers discovered that muscle spindles detect mechanical pressure, not just muscle stretch. This finding led to the development of the ‘triple-eight’ technique: applying and ...

Why do some people find a short jog exhausting, while others seem to run effortlessly? Of course, part of the answer lies in training and muscle strength. But the brain also plays a role, particularly ...

Proprioception is the body’s ability to sense its location, movements, and actions. Some health conditions can affect your proprioception and may require treatment, including physical therapy.

Why do some people find a short jog exhausting, while others seem to run effortlessly? Of course, part of the answer lies in training and muscle strength. But the brain also plays a role, particularly ...

Knowing where our bodies are in space is critical for the control of our movements and for our sense of self. Feedback from muscle spindles and tendon organs provides information about where our ...

Humans can report passive changes in eye position in total darkness 1, indicating that the cerebral cortex must have access to an eye position signal. Furthermore, visual responses in posterior ...

There are numerous approaches around preventative interventions in ergonomics and manual handling, however the importance and specifics of movement awareness, and education around this, are often ...