: the reception of stimuli produced within the organism
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebPoor proprioception may contribute to osteoarthritis, which shows up in about half of ACL reconstruction patients about a decade after surgery, said Adnan Saithna, an orthopedic surgeon with AZBSC Orthopedics in Scottsdale, Ariz. Aylin Woodward, WSJ, 7 Sep. 2022 Standing on one leg develops balance, proprioception and muscle activation required for effective running—which is, itself, a series of one leg stances. Jonathan Beverly, Outside Online, 4 Jan. 2022 In its simplest terms, proprioception is your awareness of your body’s position in space.Men's Health, 11 July 2022 In addition to the benefits of the two-legged circle hops, doing this move on one leg develops proprioception and neuromuscular control. Kim Cross, Outside Online, 6 Apr. 2020 Poles can help with proprioception on rocky or otherwise tricky footing. Adam Chase, Outside Online, 11 May 2020 Mind and body communication is driven specifically by two aspects of your central nervous system: proprioception, also known as kinesthetic sense, and your vestibular system. Dana Santas, CNN, 28 Jan. 2022 Those who enjoy a minimalist ride noted the elastic feel of the midsole that smoothed the pressure points underfoot with little squish to reduce proprioception. Adam Chase, Outside Online, 3 Mar. 2020 The feel is somewhat minimal with plenty of ground proprioception, especially in the forefoot. Jonathan Beverly, Outside Online, 25 June 2021 See More
Word History
Etymology
proprioceptive + -ion
First Known Use
1906, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
proprioception
noun
pro·prio·cep·tion ˌprō-prē-ō-ˈsep-shən
: the reception of stimuli produced within the organism