Proprioception is the body’s ability to sense its location, movements, and actions. Some health conditions can affect your proprioception and may require treatment, including physical therapy.

The Romberg test is used to diagnose problems with your balance during a neurological exam. It tests your visual, vestibular (inner ear), and proprioceptive (positional sense) systems . Share on ...

“The balance system is comprised of three essential components: the Proprioceptive system, the visual system, and the vestibular system.” Aging comes with a lot of changes to our body, mind and soul.

Balance is crucial for staying upright and involves visual, vestibular, and proprioceptive systems. Age-related decline in cognitive function, vision, and the vestibular system can compromise balance.