Static postural sway, proprioception with knee osteoarthritis – (06-07-01)



Static postural sway, proprioception with knee osteoarthritis

This article reveals that, in patients with knee OA they have reduced ability to balance themselves. This is the classic case where manipulative therapy shines–the adjustment actually works by firing off proprioceptors surrounding the joint–sort of a “breaking the cobwebs free” concept. Research has shown that these receptors surrounding the joint send a burst during the manipulation–thereby waking up the joint and restoring or improving joint proprioception.

Ann Rheum Dis — Abstracts: Hassan et al. 60 (6): 612

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James Bogash

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