Sensorimotor Organization in Individuals With General Joint Hypermobility

Investigation of the Effect of Foot Sole Sensory Training on Sensorimotor Organization in Individuals With General Joint Hypermobility

This study is the first to examine the effect of sole sensory training on sensorimotor organization in individuals with GEH. Individuals with a Beighton score of 5 and above were included in the study. Within the scope of the study, individuals with general joint hypermobility (GEH) were divided into intervention and control groups by the Randomization method. The intervention group received sole sensory training in the home environment. Both groups were given a foot care brochure. The individuals' sole sensory and balance skills were evaluated before and after the intervention. As a result of the study, the intervention aimed to prevent injuries and disabilities that may occur due to joint laxity by improving sole sensory and balance.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Persons with a Beighton score ≥5 without any systemic disease
• Asymptomatic persons

Exclusion Criteria:

• People who have had an upper or lower extremity injury in the last 3 months,
• People who have a history of fractures or surgery in the last year,
• People who have been pregnant in the last year,
• Those diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS), or hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD)