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    Proprioception at the ankle joint plays an important role in balance, daily activities, and sports. Ankle proprioception is critical for maintaining balance during standing, walking, and running as the ankle is located close to the body's base of support. The use of ankle foot orthoses can affect balance as proprioception is important for controlling balance. Testing of proprioception at the ankle and first metatarsophalangeal joint provides information about its role in balance.

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    Proprioception at the ankle joint plays an important role in balance, daily activities, and sports. Ankle proprioception is critical for maintaining balance during standing, walking, and running as the ankle is located close to the body's base of support. The use of ankle foot orthoses can affect balance as proprioception is important for controlling balance. Testing of proprioception at the ankle and first metatarsophalangeal joint provides information about its role in balance.

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    Proprioception at the ankle joint plays an important role in balance, daily activities, and sports. Ankle proprioception is critical for maintaining balance during standing, walking, and running as the ankle is located close to the body's base of support. The use of ankle foot orthoses can affect balance as proprioception is important for controlling balance. Testing of proprioception at the ankle and first metatarsophalangeal joint provides information about its role in balance.

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    Joint Proprioception - The Effect of Ankle Foot Orthoses on Balance | American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists

    Paul E. Leimkuehler

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    American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists You are here: << Part C: Assessment of the Sensory System Joint Proprioception Rhomberg and Sharpened Rhomberg Test >>

    The Effect of Ankle Foot Orthoses on Balance Table of Contents


    Testing Joint Proprioception Proprioception plays an important role in the control of balance,3 occupational tasks, activities of daily living, and in sports.31 Because the ankle joint is located in close proximity to the body's BoS, the ankle plays an integral role in maintaining balance.32 Ankle proprioception is critical for balance during functional activities such as standing, walking, and running.33, 34

    Ankle joint and 1st MTP joint proprioceptrion testing

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