The world around us: Electrical Stimulation on Proprioception

  Proprioception often referred to as the “sixth sense” is the body’s ability to perceive information about its position and movement in space, this is related to the central nervous system. Proprioception allows one to perform daily tasks associated with balance and coordination without depending on visual input or consciously thinking about each movement. However, the process of proprioception can be adversely affected by injuries and medical conditions (Hryvniak, Wilder, Jenkins, Statuta, 2021). In the article, Effects of Noise Electrical Stimulation on Proprioception, Force Control, and Corticomuscular Functional Connectivity, Dr. Vincent Chen and colleagues studied the effects of noise electrical stimulation on proprioceptive senses as well as grip force control and how this correlate to neural activities in the central nervous system. The study found that noise stimulation with the appropriate intensity had an improvement on force and joint proprioceptive senses. Participan...