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Proprioceptive Control of Human Movement. the Human Movement Series

Various research studies concerned with the feedback from proprioceptors which accompany movement and the way in which this information is relevant to the control of activity are brought together in this volume. It is intended for the use of those who have some basic knowledge of human anatomy and physiology as well as an acquaintance with scientific methods of experimenting with human subjects. Background material is offered along with the evidence relating specifically to proprioception to allow for reasonable evaluation and comparison of the evidence. The text opens with an historical review of proprioception studies and a clarification of the term, followed by an examination of the more recent findings. It is noted that there is now growing evidence that the most fruitful way of conceptualizing the physiological function of proprioception is as a series of interlocking feedback systems. Measurement of proprioceptive sensitivity is considered next by way of review of some of the major methods of measuring this sensitivity and examination of the advantages and disadvantages of the techniques. The evidence for the role of proprioception in performance is then reviewed, and contrasting points of view in the interpretation of the evidence are presented. The difficulties involved in distinguishing between learning and performance lead into the next discussion of proprioception and learning. A discussion of proprioception and the timing of motor responses focuses on two theories that have invoked proprioceptive feedback as a component process in the timing of motor behavior. Lastly, the knowledge concerning proprioception is considered in light of its application to teaching and training methods, both experimental and nonexperimental. (Mm).

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