Laser Tracker - a handy device that verify proprioception of neck and head

Torbé Dorota, Torbé Andrzej, Lubkowska Anna. Laser Tracker - a handy device that verify proprioception of neck and head. Journal of Education, Health and Sport. 2017;7(9):155-166. eISSN 2391-8306. DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.888983

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Received: 01.09.2017. Revised: 10.09.2017. Accepted: 11.09.2017.

Laser Tracker - a handy device that verify proprioception of neck and head

Dorota Torbé¹, Andrzej Torbé², Anna Lubkowska¹

¹Department of Physical Medicine and Functional Diagnostics, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, ul. Żołnierska 54, 71-210 Szczecin

²Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, al. Powstańców Wielkopolskich. 72, 70-111 Szczecin

Address for correspondence: torbea@wp.pl

Abstract

Introduction: Cervical spine is characterized by the greatest mobility among other parts of the spine. High mobility and relatively low load which is the subject's neck (own weight, the weight of the head, tension arising from the work of the shoulder girdle) that make it vulnerable injuries and overload resulting from adverse external conditions. Neck pain is a common issue in modern society but the sources of its development can be many. According to many researchers, long-lasting neck pain disturbs afferent nerve conduction perpetuating the abnormal muscle tone in the occiput, neck and shoulder girdle, thus adversely affecting the proprioceptive sensibility in the cervical spine. Stability small disorders can occur many years before the onset of other clinical symptoms, dry as disc protrusions or radiologically confirmed features of disc degeneration, significantly hindering the functioning of patients and Potentially limiting the maximum performance of an athlete.

Study objective: The aim of this study is to present possibilities of using a Laser Tracker, a simple and compact device which is intended to examine and train proprioception within the head and neck.

Conclusion: In the light of the roles that the cervical spine plays for the posture of the whole body and of the fact That proper proprioception is the main pillar of prevention of overload injuries and determines normal neuromuscular control, it is worth assisting the therapy with a visual feedback. That possibility is given to the Laser Tracker. In the therapeutic practice, it seems to have an invaluable role and further top unlimited options for use.

Key words: joint position sense, deep sensation, proprioception, neck pain