The sixth sense: what is proprioception and why it matters more as we age

Discover proprioception, your body's hidden sixth sense that guides movement and balance subconsciously. As we age, this ...

5 Seated Exercises That Build Upper Body Strength Faster Than Dumbbells After 60

Building strength after 60 can feel like an uphill battle—but it doesn’t have to be. After four decades in the fitness ...
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11 Balance Exercises for Seniors to Improve Strength and Prevent Falls

Balance exercises can help older adults improve strength while preventing falls when walking. Learn how to boost your balance at home with these stretches.

Why balance training is essential for healthy ageing – and 5 of the best exercises to try now

By starting to implement easy exercises into your day now, you can ‘improve stability, coordination and equilibrium, which are all important as we age to navigate uneven pavements, step into the ...
The American Journal of Managed Care

In-Home Step Training Did Not Improve Proprioception, Muscle Performance in MS

An in-home, exergame-based step training program did not improve ankle proprioception or plantarflexor muscle performance in people with multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a secondary outcomes ...
The Conversation

Proprioception, our imperceptible 6th sense

Fabrice Sarlegna has received funding from the CNRS and Aix-Marseille University. Chris Miall receives funding from the NIH and the Leverhulme Foundation. He has also been funded by the Royal Society ...