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: Received: 19 September 2023 / Approved: 19 September 2023 / Online: 20 September 2023 (03:28:25 CEST)
How to cite:
Fallas-Campos, A.; Muñoz-Jiménez, J.; León, K.; Rojas-Valverde, D. Mapping the Landscape of Proprioception Research in Gymnastics: A Bibliometric Analysis and Systematic Review. Preprints2023, 2023091277. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202309.1277.v1
Fallas-Campos, A.; Muñoz-Jiménez, J.; León, K.; Rojas-Valverde, D. Mapping the Landscape of Proprioception Research in Gymnastics: A Bibliometric Analysis and Systematic Review. Preprints 2023, 2023091277. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202309.1277.v1
Fallas-Campos, A.; Muñoz-Jiménez, J.; León, K.; Rojas-Valverde, D. Mapping the Landscape of Proprioception Research in Gymnastics: A Bibliometric Analysis and Systematic Review. Preprints2023, 2023091277. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202309.1277.v1
APA Style
Fallas-Campos, A., Muñoz-Jiménez, J., León, K., & Rojas-Valverde, D. (2023). Mapping the Landscape of Proprioception Research in Gymnastics: A Bibliometric Analysis and Systematic Review. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202309.1277.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Fallas-Campos, A., Kiko León and Dainel Rojas-Valverde. 2023 "Mapping the Landscape of Proprioception Research in Gymnastics: A Bibliometric Analysis and Systematic Review" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202309.1277.v1
Abstract
Proprioception is an essential part of human movement and body awareness. It is the body's perception of its own spatial understanding, which helps us to accurately move our limbs and maintain balance. Purpose: This study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of knowledge and analyse bibliometric data about proprioception in gymnastics and acrobatics. Methodology: This article consisted of two phases: 1) a bibliometric review (based Web of Science) and 2) a systematic review (Web of Science, PubMed, and Scopus) of literature. "Gymnast*", "propriocep*", were utilized as search terms to find and choose published data. From a total of 164 studies, 30 were included for data extraction (n participants= 1432 of different age, sports, physical activities, and physical condition. Heterogeneity of studies design and assessment make it difficult to interpret the outcomes and the effect of proprioceptive interventions and comparations between samples. Proprioception is difficult to define in gymnastics considering the evidence references and the physiological considerations. Also, assessment tools used do not necessary evaluate proprioception globally considering the senses involved in gymnastics. Gymnastics training enhances joint awareness and force sense, improving proprioception and reducing injury risk. Proprioceptive exercises should be incorporated into gymnastics programs to enhance stability and precision in movements.
Keywords
body control; awareness; balance; training; assessment
Subject
Biology and Life Sciences, Other
Copyright:
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