Proprioception, or body awareness, is essential for movement and graceful aging, yet it is often overlooked. This sense informs us of our body's position and movement, relying on proprioceptors located in muscles and tendons. It plays a significant role in athletic performance and recovery from injuries, while also declining with age, leading to increased fall risks. Physical therapy and specific exercises can help retrain and improve proprioception, thereby enhancing balance, stability, and overall functional movement, crucial for maintaining independence as one ages.
Your body awareness naturally declines with age, increasing your risk of falls. This tends to make people more hesitant to move, said Jia Han.
Proprioception is crucial to moving and aging with grace. It can be trained and is always on, helping coordinate our movements.
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