THE EFFECTS OF CHRONIC EFFUSION ON KNEE-JOINT PROPRIOCEPTION - A CASE-STUDY

Authors
GUIDO J VOIGHT ML BLACKBURN TA KIDDER JD NORD S
Citation
J. Guido et al., THE EFFECTS OF CHRONIC EFFUSION ON KNEE-JOINT PROPRIOCEPTION - A CASE-STUDY, The Journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapy, 25(3), 1997, pp. 208-212
Citations number
15
Categorie Soggetti
Orthopedics,"Sport Sciences",Rehabilitation
Journal title
The Journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapy → ACNP
ISSN journal
01906011
Volume
25
Issue
3
Year of publication
1997
Pages
208 - 212
Database
ISI
SICI code
0190-6011(1997)25:3<208:TEOCEO>2.0.ZU;2-S
Abstract
Knee joint effusion has been shown to cause a reflex inhibition of the quadriceps musculature. However, the effect of effusion on knee joint proprioception has not been thoroughly investigated. This issue is fu rther clouded by the debate surrounding the role of the muscle spindle and joint mechanoreceptors in providing afferent feedback to the cent ral nervous system. This case study examines the effects of a chronic effusion on knee joint proprioception. Possible suggestions for the re sults are discussed, and areas for further study are offered.