Proprioception in Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation

The book "Proprioception in Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation" provides a comprehensive guide to proprioceptive rehabilitation following orthopedic and sports medicine procedures. It offers an in-depth understanding of neurophysiology and the assessment of proprioception, explaining the connections between surgical procedures, injuries, anatomy, and proprioception. This work is the first of its kind to specifically address proprioception in the context of orthopedic and sports injuries, surgeries, and rehabilitation. Following an introductory section that imparts fundamental knowledge, individual chapters discuss proprioception after injuries and surgeries to various body parts and explain the role of proprioceptive training for optimal rehabilitation. Additionally, topics such as proprioception following regenerative treatments of soft tissue and the relationship between osteoarthritis and proprioception are covered. The book includes numerous exercise descriptions, photographs, and tables that document rehabilitation strategies, making it a valuable resource for students, clinicians, and academics interested in this subject.