This Quick Test Can Help Determine Glute Weakness. Here’s Everything You Need to Know.

Weak glutes often play a role in common running injuries. The single-leg stance test shows you where your strength is lacking ...
Well+Good

This Overlooked ‘Sixth Sense’ Could Be the Key to Better Posture and Balance—Here Are 5 Ways To Improve It

“The sixth sense” isn’t just a classic late ’90s M. Night Shyamalan thriller. It’s also a nickname for the mind-body connection we experience called proprioception. This term might sound foreign, but ...
IFLScience

We're Finally Starting To Understand The Sixth Sense – Proprioception

Maddy has a degree in biochemistry from the University of York and specializes in reporting on health, medicine, and genetics. Maddy has a degree in biochemistry from the University of York and ...
The Conversation

Proprioception, our imperceptible 6th sense

Fabrice Sarlegna has received funding from the CNRS and Aix-Marseille University. Chris Miall receives funding from the NIH and the Leverhulme Foundation. He has also been funded by the Royal Society ...
BMJ

322 The relationship between cervical proprioception and concussion in male professional rugby players

Background During a tackle 1997 Newtons of force (equivalent to 204kg) is known to be transmitted to an opponent, however there is currently no known minimal force threshold leading to concussion.
BMJ

010 Effects of a strength and proprioceptive training programme on neck function and concussion injury risk in elite scottish rugby union players

Background Cervical musculature function (strength, endurance, and proprioception) may be a modifiable risk factor for concussion in contact sports. The ability to enhance neck function and reduce ...