title: Clinical assessment and rehabilitation of shoulder and knee sensorimotor control.
abstract: The orthopedic surgeon must perform a thorough evaluation of an unstable joint to derive the accurate diagnosis. One component of this examination is evaluation of the sensorimotor system. This article provides an overview of techniques and methodology used to assess the sensorimotor system. Rehabilitation concepts are presented to assist the physician during patient consultation following injury or surgery.
authors.affiliation: College of Allied Health Professions, Division of Athletic Training, University of Kentucky, Lexington 40536-0003, USA.
authors.forename: Tim L
authors.initials: TL
authors.lastname: Uhl
authors.forename: Carl G
authors.initials: CG
authors.lastname: Mattacola
authors.forename: Darren L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Johnson
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D007719:Knee Joint; D011434:Proprioception