Effect of Knee Mobilisation on Joint Position Sense and Tissues

Effects of Traction Mobilization Techniques on Knee Joint Position Sense and Biomechanical Properties of Knee Joint Tissues

The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of traction mobilizations on position sense in the knee joint and on the biomechanical properties of the knee joint tissues.

Inclusion Criteria:

• no lower extremity injuries within the past year,
• no pain within the past seven days and on the day of the study,
• feeling well on the day of the study,
• no intense physical exertion on the day of the study,
• no occurrence of delayed muscle pain on the day of the study and up to three days back.

Exclusion Criteria:

• chronic diseases affecting motor skills,
• lower extremity injuries occurring within a year and treated with a physiotherapist or physician,
• complaints of pain or malaise on the day of the study,
• knee pain within the last 7 days,
• the occurrence of delayed muscle pain up to three days back,
• participation in intense physical exertion on the day of the study.