Does knee joint proprioception differ according to age and gender in healthy adults?
| dc.authorid | https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0200-529X | |
| dc.contributor.author | Kürklü, Galip Bilen | |
| dc.contributor.author | Yapalı, Gökmen | |
| dc.contributor.author | Arslan, Serdar | |
| dc.contributor.author | Çankaya, Musa | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-03-06T06:53:28Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-03-06T06:53:28Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2026 | |
| dc.department | Fakülteler, Spor Bilimleri Fakültesi, Antrenörlük Eğitimi Bölümü | |
| dc.description.abstract | Background: This study aimed to investigate the effects of age and gender on knee joint position sense (KJPS) and movement sense (KJMS) in healthy adults. Methods: General physical activity was evaluated using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-Sf) and the Tegner Activity Scale (TAS). Knee discomfort was measured with the Lysholm Knee Score (LKS), and knee-related symptoms and functional status were assessed using the Knee Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS). Knee joint position sense (KJPS) was tested at 15°, 30°, 45°, and 60°, while knee joint movement sense (KJMS) was evaluated at 60° and 90°. Participants were categorized by gender (male, female) and age (18-29, 30-44, ≥ 45 years). Mixed-effects models were applied to analyze numerical data, and post hoc comparisons were conducted using least-squares means with Tukey's correction when appropriate. Results: The mean scores were KOOS = 96.41 ± 4.79, LKS = 96.41 ± 6.94, and IPAQ-Sf = 1772.02 ± 1332.10. Absolute errors for KJPS angles ranged from 2.58 to 3.42 between genders. KJMS at 60°-90° was measured between 1.82 and 1.95 s in males, and between 1.66 and 1.80 s in females. Significant differences in KJMS (60°-90°) were observed across age groups (F = 14.841, p < 0.001) and position-sense angles (F = 19.645, p < 0.001). Conclusion: KJPS assessment revealed significant differences in absolute errors by age and gender. Males demonstrated lower errors, while participants aged ≥ 45 years exhibited greater deviations than younger groups. No gender differences were identified in KJMS. Overall, proprioception declined significantly in the 45+ age group. | |
| dc.identifier.citation | Kürklü, G. B., Yapalı, G., Arslan, S., & Çankaya, M. (2026). Does knee joint proprioception differ according to age and gender in healthy adults? Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-026-06730-6 | |
| dc.identifier.doi | 10.1186/s13018-026-06730-6 | |
| dc.identifier.endpage | 23 | |
| dc.identifier.pmid | 41689114 | |
| dc.identifier.startpage | 1 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12941/389 | |
| dc.indekslendigikaynak | PubMed | |
| dc.institutionauthor | Kürklü, Galip Bilen | |
| dc.institutionauthorid | https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0200-529X | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.relation.ispartof | Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research | |
| dc.relation.publicationcategory | Makale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı | |
| dc.rights | info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess | |
| dc.subject | Joint Position Sense | |
| dc.subject | Kinesthesis | |
| dc.subject | Functional Test | |
| dc.subject | Movement System | |
| dc.subject | Age | |
| dc.subject | Sex | |
| dc.title | Does knee joint proprioception differ according to age and gender in healthy adults? | |
| dc.type | Article |











