Evaluation of Joint Position Sense in Healthy Individuals

Comparison of Elbow Joint Position Sense in Healthy Individuals in Open and Closed Kinetic Positions

It was aimed to measure the elbow joint position sense in healthy individuals in the case of a closed kinetic chain and to compare it with the measurement made in the case of an open kinetic chain.

The study was designed as a non-invasive, cross-sectional study. The population of this research will consist of healthy individuals. Joint position sense will be measured in open kinetic chain and closed kinetic chain via universal goniometer . Each angle position will be repeated 3 times with the elbow in 45, 60, 75 degree flexion angle positions and the average will be calculated. Measurements will be evaluated simultaneously but independently with the 2 different evaluators. Measurements will be repeated after 3 days.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Being between the ages of 18-25
• Being healthy
• Agreeing to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• Those who have had upper extremity surgery within the last year
• Those with neurological, orthopedic, rheumatic or cardiovascular problems affecting the neck, shoulder, elbow, hand and wrist
• Those with central and peripheral nervous system involvement Having pain anywhere in the body