Effectiveness of Proprioceptive Training Programs on Balance Improvement: A Scoping Review of Korean Academic Literature

Purpose: This study analyzed research trends to suggest directions for research on improving balance ability through proprioceptive training programs and to serve as data for future research. Method: To this end, we conducted a five-step scoping review using the methodology proposed by Arksey & O'Mally (2005) to search academic databases for academic papers published in Korea between 2002 and 2023. of the 716 articles, 20 met the selection criteria and eligibility review and were used in the final research analysis. Results: From the perspective of tailored interventions across the lifespan, studies on elderly women primarily focused on fall prevention and improving gait ability, while studies on athletes focused on joint stability and injury prevention during high-difficulty movements. This suggests the potential for proprioceptive training to expand beyond simple rehabilitation and become a lifespan-specific health promotion tool. Conclusion: An analysis of research trends in proprioceptive training programs in Korea revealed a diversity of training tools, with distinct improvements in balance ability across target groups. Furthermore, a trend toward more precise measurement tools was observed. In conclusion, proprioceptive training programs significantly im-prove static and dynamic balance in the general population, which is interpreted as a result of enhancing neuro-muscular control and enhancing joint stability.