Sensorimotor dysfunction and altered pain sensitivity in early hip osteoarthritis: associations with hip proprioception and balance impairment
By
Mastour Saeed Alshahrani
Ravi Shankar Reddy
June 29, 2026
Clinical Scorecard: Sensorimotor Impairments and Changes in Pain Sensitivity in Early Hip Osteoarthritis: Links to Proprioception and Balance Deficits
At a Glance
Category Detail
Condition Early Hip Osteoarthritis Key Mechanisms Proprioception deficits, balance impairments, altered pain processing Target Population Individuals with early hip osteoarthritis Care Setting Physiotherapy Clinic, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences
Key Highlights
Higher hip repositioning error in early hip osteoarthritis compared to controls Increased postural sway observed in individuals with early hip osteoarthritis Lower local pressure pain thresholds in early hip osteoarthritis group Proprioceptive error associated with balance performance and pain sensitivity Significant interactions among proprioception, balance, and pain sensitivity Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
Assess hip joint position sense using digital inclinometer Evaluate postural stability with force-platform posturography Management
Target rehabilitation strategies to improve proprioception and balance Monitoring & Follow-up
Regularly assess changes in proprioceptive accuracy and pain thresholds Risks
Functional limitations may arise from sensorimotor dysfunction Patient & Prescribing Data
Individuals with early hip osteoarthritis
Focus on integrated assessment approaches for rehabilitation
Clinical Best Practices
Incorporate proprioceptive training in rehabilitation programs Monitor pain sensitivity alongside proprioceptive and balance assessments Related Resources & Content
