PROPRIO 5000 Evaluation

Proprio 500 machine at Libertyville

The PROPRIO 5000, developed by Perry Dynamics, is a dynamic balance system that uses a computer controlled, multi-directional platform to challenge balance and reaction ability of key muscle groups. Its versatility provides an effective assessment, measurement, and training of neurologic, orthopedic, or vestibular issues affecting dynamic balance, posture, proprioception, strength and mobility.

Using state-of-the-art technology, the PROPRIO 5000 benefits the widest range of people by providing reactive training that emulates real life situations. The platform’s degree of tilt, direction of tilt, and speed of tilt is fully programmable, for both low level functioning patients and world class athletes. Since the clinician is controlling the platform, it provides a safe, controlled, and comfortable exercise without the risk of injury that can occur with free motion types of balance trainers.

Dynamic Stability

Dynamic Stability is the ability to maintain one’s center of mass over the body’s support area during movement and changing sensory environments. In other words, when we walk, run, and play sports, we’re using our dynamic stability. And while professional, recreational, and weekend warrior athletes move and play better than most of us, they can perform their sports at a higher level by improving their dynamic balance by training on perturbed surfaces.

Dynamic Stability requires appropriate use of the following systems and their functions:

  • Somatosensory System
  • Vestibular System
  • Visual System
  • Central Nervous System
  • Neuromuscular System
  • Musculoskeletal System

Proprioception

As a fundamental component in the precise performance of the human body, the highly sophisticated balance-control mechanism is essential to effective human movement. And quality of movement is equally as critical as strength of movement. The key to quality of movement is proprioception.

Proprioception is the sense of body joint position. Our brains receive information from mechano-receptors which assist us in knowing where our limbs are in space without the use of vision. Along with our vision and vestibular systems, proprioception helps us maintain our balance and protects joints in environments with excessive movement.

After an injury, repaired tissue is never the same as it was prior to injury. Because nerve fibers and receptors do not regenerate, we may lose our sense of joint position. Joints unprotected by adequate proprioception are at greater risk of re-injury. The PROPRIO Dynamic Balance Systems® provide reactive training that improves the dynamic muscular stabilization of body joints in regard to both position and movement. With training, functional stability around the joint and improved muscle control are restored.

Proprio Tests and Reports

In addition to being able to create customized training protocols based on user needs, a standardized pre-programmed “PROPRIO Test” will generate an individual score and comprehensive Dynamic Motional Analysis reports. To analyze the effectiveness of your rehabilitation program, the PROPRIO 5000 can be an asset in returning to activity.

Application Conditions include:

  • Orthopedic Conditions – ACL, knee and ankle injuries, hip and knee replacements, shoulder and back injuries.
  • Neurological Conditions – Vestibular disease, stroke, diabetic neuropathy, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson Disease, Down Syndrome, cerebral palsy.
  • Geriatric Conditions – Osteoarthritis, age related disease, and fall prevention.

Other Applications include:

  • Balance evaluation
  • Balance training
  • Proprioception training
  • Body control and posture training
  • Weight bearing range of motion exercises
  • Core strengthening
  • Stabilization muscles strengthening
  • Functional/Activities of Daily Living training

PROPRIO 5000 evaluations are currently available at our Glenview and Libertyville clinics.