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The Riva Method and the Delos System are supported by decades of research and scientific studies that validate their effectiveness in improving proprioception, enhancing stability, and preventing injuries.

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Key Scientific Evidence

  • Over 520 international citations in scientific journals validate the impact of the Riva Method and the Delos System.
  • Clinical results show measurable improvements in reflex stability and proprioceptive control.

Scientific Publications

Explore a comprehensive collection of peer-reviewed studies and articles that demonstrate how the Riva Method transforms stability training across multiple fields:

Sports Performance

Proven benefits in balance control, motor precision, and injury prevention for elite athletes.

Orthopedic Rehabilitation

Proven benefits in balance control, motor precision, and injury prevention for elite athletes.

Neurological Conditions

Support for patients with conditions like Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson’s Disease.

Fall Prevention in Seniors

Evidence-based solutions to maintain balance and reduce fall risk.

Pediatric Applications

Prevent postural disorders in children through proprioceptive training.

Case Study Highlights

ACL Injuries

Faster recovery and reduced reinjury risk through targeted proprioceptive exercises.

Chronic Ankle Instability

Restoration of strength and balance for long-term stability.

Parkinson’s Patients

Significant improvements in balance and gait control.

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Effects of High-Frequency Proprioceptive Training on Single Stance Stability in Older Adults: Implications for Fall Prevention
Effects of High-Frequency Proprioceptive Training on Single Stance Stability in Older Adults: Implications for Fall PreventionScientific articles and publications

Effects of High-Frequency Proprioceptive Training on Single Stance Stability in Older Adults: Implications for Fall Prevention

Riva D, Fanì M, Benedetti MG, Scarsini A, Rocca F, Mamo C. Effects of High-Frequency Proprioceptive Training on Single Stance Stability in Older Adults: Implications for Fall Prevention. BioMed Research International, 2019: 2382747, 2019. ABSTRACT. Single-limb stance instability is a…
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Proprioceptive training and injury prevention in a professional men’s basketball team: a six-year prospective study
Proprioceptive training and injury prevention in a professional men’s basketball team: a six-year prospective studyScientific articles and publications

Proprioceptive training and injury prevention in a professional men’s basketball team: a six-year prospective study

Riva D, Bianchi R, Rocca F, and Mamo C. Proprioceptive training and injury prevention in a professional men’s basketball team: a six-year prospective study. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 30(2): 461-475, 2016. ABSTRACT. Single-limb stance instability is a risk…
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Single stance stability and proprioceptive control in older adults living at home: Gender and age differences.
Single stance stability and proprioceptive control in older adults living at home: Gender and age differences.Scientific articles and publications

Single stance stability and proprioceptive control in older adults living at home: Gender and age differences.

Riva D, Mamo C, Fanì M, Saccavino P, Rocca F, Momenté M, and Fratta M. Single stance stability and proprioceptive control in older adults living at home: Gender and age differences. Journal of Aging Research 2013: 561695, 2013. ABSTRACT. In…
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Postural muscle atrophy prevention and recovery and bone remodeling through high-frequency proprioception for astronauts. Acta Astronaut
Postural muscle atrophy prevention and recovery and bone remodeling through high-frequency proprioception for astronauts. Acta AstronautScientific articles and publications

Postural muscle atrophy prevention and recovery and bone remodeling through high-frequency proprioception for astronauts. Acta Astronaut

Riva D, Rossitto F, and Battocchio L. Postural muscle atrophy prevention and recovery and bone remodeling through high-frequency proprioception for astronauts. Acta Astronautica 65: 813–819, 2009. ABSTRACT. The difficulty in applying active exercises during space flights increases the importance of…
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Metrological characterization of rocking boards and postural readers to assess single stance stability in human subjects.
Metrological characterization of rocking boards and postural readers to assess single stance stability in human subjects.Scientific articles and publications

Metrological characterization of rocking boards and postural readers to assess single stance stability in human subjects.

Schiavi A, Germak A, Mazzoleni F, Riva D. Metrological characterization of rocking boards and postural readers to assess single stance stability in human subjects. Proceedings of the 3rd Conference on Vibration Measurement, Cape Town, South Africa, 2014. ABSTRACT. Knee osteoarthritis…
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Evaluation of proprioception and postural control at a minimum 1-year follow-up after ankle capsuloligamentous lateralplasty with Brostrom technique.
Evaluation of proprioception and postural control at a minimum 1-year follow-up after ankle capsuloligamentous lateralplasty with Brostrom technique.Scientific articles and publications

Evaluation of proprioception and postural control at a minimum 1-year follow-up after ankle capsuloligamentous lateralplasty with Brostrom technique.

Mosca M, Caravelli S,Massimi S, Fuiano M, Catanese G, Barone G, Bragonzoni L, Benedetti MG. Evaluation of proprioception and postural control at a minimum 1-year follow-up after ankle capsuloligamentous lateralplasty with Brostrom technique. A cohort study. Medicine 99 (17): p…
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Postural Stability and Proprioception Abnormalities in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis.
Postural Stability and Proprioception Abnormalities in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis.Scientific articles and publications

Postural Stability and Proprioception Abnormalities in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis.

Labanca L, Barone G, Zaffagnini S, Bragonzoni L and Benedetti MG. Postural Stability and Proprioception Abnormalities in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis. Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(4), 1469. ABSTRACT. Knee osteoarthritis (OA) leads to the damage of all joint components, with consequent…
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Impairment of Proprioception in Young Adult Nonradicular Patients with Lumbar Derangement Syndrome.
Impairment of Proprioception in Young Adult Nonradicular Patients with Lumbar Derangement Syndrome.Scientific articles and publications

Impairment of Proprioception in Young Adult Nonradicular Patients with Lumbar Derangement Syndrome.

Olszewska-Karaban M, Permoda-Białozorczyk A, Dąbrowska A, Bandurska E, Permoda A, Zajt J, Sobierajska-Rek A, Szalewska A. Impairment of Proprioception in Young Adult Nonradicular Patients with Lumbar Derangement Syndrome. BioMed Research International Volume 2021, Article ID 5550257, 12 pages. ABSTRACT. Maintaining…
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Assessment of Postural Control and Proprioception Using the Delos Postural Proprioceptive System.
Assessment of Postural Control and Proprioception Using the Delos Postural Proprioceptive System.Scientific articles and publications

Assessment of Postural Control and Proprioception Using the Delos Postural Proprioceptive System.

Tedeschi R. Assessment of Postural Control and Proprioception Using the Delos Postural Proprioceptive System Reabilitacijos Mokslai, 2 (29) 2023, 96-112. ABSTRACT. Background. Proper postural control and proprioception are essential for maintaining balance, preventing falls, and performing daily activities. Traditional methods…
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Proprioception and Balance Control in Ankle Osteoarthritis and after Total Ankle Replacement: A Prospective Assessment.
Proprioception and Balance Control in Ankle Osteoarthritis and after Total Ankle Replacement: A Prospective Assessment.Scientific articles and publications

Proprioception and Balance Control in Ankle Osteoarthritis and after Total Ankle Replacement: A Prospective Assessment.

Caravelli S, Bragonzoni L, Vocale E, Barone G, Vara G, Di Paolo S, Zinno R, Pinelli E, et al. Proprioception and Balance Control in Ankle Osteoarthritis and after Total Ankle Replacement: A Prospective Assessment. Appl. Sci. 2024, 14, 4781. ABSTRACT.…
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Comparison of static and dynamic balance at different levels of sport competition in professional and junior elite soccer players. J Strength Cond Res
Comparison of static and dynamic balance at different levels of sport competition in professional and junior elite soccer players. J Strength Cond ResScientific articles and publications

Comparison of static and dynamic balance at different levels of sport competition in professional and junior elite soccer players. J Strength Cond Res

Jadczak L, Grygorowicz M, Dzudzinski W, and Sliwowski R. Comparison of static and dynamic balance at different levels of sport competition in professional and junior elite soccer players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 33(12):p 3384-3391, December 2019. ABSTRACT. The…
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Postural control and risk of falling in bipodalic and monopodalic stabilometric tests of healthy subjects before, after visuo-proprioceptive vestibulo-postural rehabilitation and at 3 months thereafter: role of the proprioceptive system.
Postural control and risk of falling in bipodalic and monopodalic stabilometric tests of healthy subjects before, after visuo-proprioceptive vestibulo-postural rehabilitation and at 3 months thereafter: role of the proprioceptive system.Scientific articles and publications

Postural control and risk of falling in bipodalic and monopodalic stabilometric tests of healthy subjects before, after visuo-proprioceptive vestibulo-postural rehabilitation and at 3 months thereafter: role of the proprioceptive system.

De Carli P, Patrizi M, Pepe L, Cavaniglia G, Riva D, D’ottavi LR. Postural control and risk of falling in bipodalic and monopodalic stabilometric tests of healthy subjects before, after visuo-proprioceptive vestibulo-postural rehabilitation and at 3 months thereafter: role of…
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Differences in pre-season biomechanical and functional outcomes between injured and non-injured female soccer players.
Differences in pre-season biomechanical and functional outcomes between injured and non-injured female soccer players.Scientific articles and publications

Differences in pre-season biomechanical and functional outcomes between injured and non-injured female soccer players.

Chichoki J, Grygorowicz M. Differences in pre-season biomechanical and functional outcomes between injured and non-injured female soccer players. Issue Rehabil. Orthop. Neurophysiol. Sport Promot. 2022; 38: 19–29. ABSTRACT. Aim. To verify whether there is a difference in the value of…
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Determining the efficacy of the Delos Postural Proprioceptive System as a Preventative tool in a Division I Female Soccer Team. The University of Utah
Determining the efficacy of the Delos Postural Proprioceptive System as a Preventative tool in a Division I Female Soccer Team. The University of UtahScientific articles and publications

Determining the efficacy of the Delos Postural Proprioceptive System as a Preventative tool in a Division I Female Soccer Team. The University of Utah

Smith JL Determining the efficacy of the Delos Postural Proprioceptive System as a preventive tool in a Division I Female Soccer Team. The University of Utah -  Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training. Master of Science in Sport Medicine,…
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