2024 | Osman Yilmaz, Yusuf Soylu, Nurtekin Erkmen, Turgut Kaplan, Ladislav Batalik
This systematic review examines the effects of proprioceptive training on athletic performance. Proprioception, the ability to sense body position and movement, is crucial for balance, coordination, and overall physical performance. The review, conducted using databases such as Web of Science, PubMed, and Scopus, identified 19 studies that directly addressed the impact of proprioceptive training on sports performance. The findings indicate that proprioceptive training significantly enhances various aspects of athletic performance, including balance, postural stability, physiological capacity, explosive strength, speed, agility, muscle activation, and technical skills. Proprioceptive training is particularly effective in improving balance, which is linked to reduced injury risk and enhanced performance. Additionally, it improves dynamic neuromuscular control, joint stability, and muscle activation, contributing to better performance in various sports disciplines. The review concludes that proprioceptive training is a valuable component of athletic training programs, enhancing proprioceptive acuity, muscle strength, motor function, coordination, and balance. However, further research is needed to optimize training strategies and applications, particularly in different sports contexts and specific injury patterns.This systematic review examines the effects of proprioceptive training on athletic performance. Proprioception, the ability to sense body position and movement, is crucial for balance, coordination, and overall physical performance. The review, conducted using databases such as Web of Science, PubMed, and Scopus, identified 19 studies that directly addressed the impact of proprioceptive training on sports performance. The findings indicate that proprioceptive training significantly enhances various aspects of athletic performance, including balance, postural stability, physiological capacity, explosive strength, speed, agility, muscle activation, and technical skills. Proprioceptive training is particularly effective in improving balance, which is linked to reduced injury risk and enhanced performance. Additionally, it improves dynamic neuromuscular control, joint stability, and muscle activation, contributing to better performance in various sports disciplines. The review concludes that proprioceptive training is a valuable component of athletic training programs, enhancing proprioceptive acuity, muscle strength, motor function, coordination, and balance. However, further research is needed to optimize training strategies and applications, particularly in different sports contexts and specific injury patterns.