Journal of Athletic EnhancementISSN: 2324-9080

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Research Article, J Athl Enhancement Vol: 3 Issue: 5

The Effect of Two Cooling Modalities on Knee Joint Position Sense

Noelle M Selkow1* and Stephen Rivas2
1Assistant Professor, School of Kinesiology and Recreation, Illinois State University, IL, USA
2Athletic Training Student, School of Kinesiology and Recreation, Illinois State University, IL, USA
Corresponding author : Noelle M Selkow, PhD, LAT, ATC
Assistant Professor, School of Kinesiology and Recreation, Illinois State University, Campus Box 5120, Normal, IL 61761, USA
Tel: 309-438-1875; Fax: 309-438-5559
E-mail: nselkow@ilstu.edu
Received: June 17, 2014 Accepted: September 03, 2014 Published: September 08, 2014
Citation: Selkow NMm Rivas S (2014) The Effect of Two Cooling Modalities on Knee Joint Position Sense. J Athl Enhancement 3:5 doi:10.4172/2324-9080.1000171

Abstract

The Effect of Two Cooling Modalities on Knee Joint Position Sense

Within the clinical setting, cooling prior to rehabilitation is being used in the treatment of athletic injuries. This helps to decrease pain and open neural pathways. However, there are controversial results on whether this practice may increase injury risk by decreasing proprioception. The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of two cooling modalities on joint position sense and skin sensation at the knee.

Keywords: Cold air; Cryotherapy; Joint position sense; Rehabilitation

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