Cervical proprioception, postural control, and pain: unraveling the interconnected challenges in rheumatoid arthritis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease that impairs proprioception and postural control, increasing fall risk and reducing quality of life. This study evaluated cervical proprioception and postural control in RA patients versus asymptomatic individuals, examined their relationship within the RA group, and investigated pain's mediating effects on this association.

Methods

In this cross-sectional study, 82 RA patients and 82 age- and gender-matched controls were recruited. Cervical proprioception was assessed using the Cervical Joint Position Error Test (CJPET), while postural control was evaluated via a stabilometric force platform measuring center-of-pressure length (L CoP), 95% confidence ellipse sway area (ESA 95%), and center-of-pressure velo

SUBMITTER: Alkhamis BA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11829552 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature