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Response Letter to ‘The Role of Proprioception of Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy’
Journal of Hand Therapy
  • Ann M. Lucado, Mercer University
  • Joshua Vincent, Lifemark Health Corp.
  • Joseph M. Day, University of Dayton
Document Type
Response or Comment
Publication Date
1-1-2019
Abstract

Stasinopoulous puts forth an important commentary regarding the need to further examine the role of proprioception in the development or perpetuation of lateral elbow tendinopathy (LET). We believe that it is also important for therapists to recognize all the conscious and unconscious mechanisms that help to control movement around the joint including both the role that the contractile units play in providing both dynamic stability and gross motor actions around the limb in general. All periarticular tissues, including ligament, tendon, and muscle, contain important mechanoreceptors to collect sensory information that is communicated to the central nervous system. Proprioceptive capabilities of periarticular tissues ensure accurate information about the joint and muscles to enable precise neuromuscular control. Therefore, deficits in proprioception could contribute to poor neuromuscular control and thus injury.

Inclusive pages
e4-5
ISBN/ISSN
0894-1130
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Citation Information
Ann M. Lucado, Joshua Vincent and Joseph M. Day. "Response Letter to ‘The Role of Proprioception of Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy’" Journal of Hand Therapy Vol. 32 Iss. 1 (2019)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/joseph-day/11/