Motor nerves are nerves that transmit impulses from the CNS to the muscle and illicit a muscular contraction. Joint position sense is the ability to reproduce a movement after a passive or active movement of that joint. It is also the awareness of the CNS of the angle that the joint is in. Kinesthetic awareness is the perception by the CNS of joint movement. Proprioception is a complex combination of sensations that are mediated by many types of sensory nerves.
Motor nerves mediate joint position sense and sensory nerves mediate kinesthetic awareness.
Before starting balance training, the athlete should be in and organized strength training program. Previous injury - The sports medicine staff or their doctor should clear any athletes with previous injury and the progression of exercise should be slower. Safety - The exercises chosen should be performed in as safe a manner as possible. When necessary, hand rails or sturdy objects should be within reach of the athletes as they perform the exercises. Sport - Exercises should be chosen that duplicate common stresses placed on that joint in the sport that the athlete is training for.