Have you ever heard of proprioception? It's the ability to sense where your body is without looking. It helps to: - Coordinate movements - Adjust force - Prevent injuries - Improve balance, motor planning and body awareness Poor proprioception can make it appear a person is clumsy, uses too much or too little force when picking things up or writing or has difficulty with daily tasks, like dressing. Many things, including injuries and neurologic or sensory processing disorders, can cause it. Occu

PROPRIOCEPTION is one of your senses. It’s your body’s ability to sense it's own position and movements in space. Proprioception is a complex automatic process that you can also fine-tune. Many conditions and injuries can affect it, however, even individuals with no injury can have poor proprioception. How good is your Physio's proprioception? Check out this Proprioception Challenge, and try it out with friends, family or colleagues and see if you can beat your physio😃👣 | Cathy Carstens Physio

Did you know that proprioceptive input plays a crucial role in regulating and calming the brain? Proprioception, often referred to as the “body’s internal GPS,” provides the brain with information about where our body is in space. This sensory feedback is transmitted through specialised receptors in muscles, joints, and tendons. When children with cerebral palsy or other neurological challenges engage in activities that enhance proprioceptive input—such as deep pressure, joint compressions, or r