What Happens When Proprioceptors are Damaged?
If your shoulder proprioceptive cells were damaged and were unable to send the proper nerve signal to the brain, you would not know if your arm was in front of you or behind you. Long term function of the shoulder is in peril if the proprioceptors are not re-trained properly. Permanent proprioceptive loss is possible and shows up as “weak ankles” or joints that are continually re-injured. This functional instability can impair performance and increase the risk of reinjury. Home Balance Exercises for The Lower Extremity • Stretches for the Ankle • Achilles Stretch: Stand arm’s length from a wall and lean forward with your hands against the wall. Move one foot forward and one foot back a bit. Keep the heel of the back foot flat on the floor. Stretch forward until you feel the stretch in the back of the knee. Hold for 10 seconds. Unlock the back knee, bend it toward the wall until you feel the stretch above the knee. Hold for 10 seconds. Repeat 8 to 10 times. • Ankle and Calf Stretch: Sit
