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JPE Exercise

This section outlines the Joint Position Error (JPE) Exercise, which trains cervical spine proprioception by having patients return to a target position after movement.

 

Purpose

Train proprioception of the cervical spine. Patient practices relocating to a target position after movement with eyes closed.

 

Setup Options

Movement directions: Flexion, Extension, Rotation Left, Rotation Right

Target offset: 0° (center), 20°, or 40°

Default: All directions, 3 reps each, 0° offset

 

Unsupervised Procedure

Patient follows sound indicators to know when return position is marked. May open eyes to reposition, then close eyes for next trial.