Effects of proprioceptive exercises on pain and function in chronic neck- and low back pain rehabilitation: a systematic literature review

• Published in: BMC musculoskeletal disorders Vol. 15; no. 1; p. 382
• Main Authors: McCaskey, Michael A, Schuster-Amft, Corina, Wirth, Brigitte, Suica, Zorica, de Bruin, Eling D
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England BioMed Central Ltd 19.11.2014; BioMed Central
• Subjects: Exercise Therapy - methods; Health aspects; Humans; Low Back Pain - diagnosis; Low Back Pain - rehabilitation; Neck Pain - diagnosis; Neck Pain - rehabilitation; Physical therapy; Proprioception; Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic - methods; Recovery of Function; Therapeutics, Physiological; Treatment Outcome

Proprioceptive training (PrT) is popularly applied as preventive or rehabilitative exercise method in various sports and rehabilitation settings. Its effect on pain and function is only poorly evaluated. The aim of this systematic review was to summarise and analyse the existing data on the effects...