proprioceptives
Proprioceptives refers to proprioception—the sense of body position and movement that allows perception of limb location and motion without direct visual input. It arises from specialized sensory receptors in muscles, tendons, joints, and skin, collectively known as proprioceptors, which relay information about limb length, muscle tension, and joint angles to the central nervous system.
Major proprioceptors include muscle spindles, which detect changes in muscle length; Golgi tendon organs, which monitor
Proprioception supports posture, balance, motor coordination, and smooth execution of movement. It enables tasks such as
Proprioception develops in early life and remains plastic throughout adulthood, with training and rehabilitation capable of
Clinically, proprioceptive function is assessed with tests of joint position sense and movement detection, as well