Star Pattern Saccade, Pursuit & Cervical Joint Position Sense (CJPS) Tool

This multi-purpose star pattern is a versatile visual target used to train saccades, smooth pursuits, and cervical joint position sense (CJPS) within a single, integrated framework. The fixed targets distributed around the star act as precise visual anchors, while the connecting lines provide clear pathways for guided eye and head movements .

For oculomotor training, the targets can be used for basic saccade drills or for smooth pursuits by following a finger or laser pointer along the curved and linear paths. This challenges visual tracking, timing, and coordination across multiple directions, engaging cortical and brainstem visual-motor networks.

When paired with a head-mounted laser, the same pattern becomes a powerful tool for cervical joint position sense training, directly targeting cervical proprioception and sensorimotor integration. The individual uses head movement to trace the lines and accurately return to targets, reinforcing the brain’s internal map of neck position and movement.

By combining visual input, head movement, and proprioceptive feedback, this tool leverages activity-dependent neuroplasticity across the visual, vestibular, and cervical sensorimotor systems. Simple in design but rich in application, it supports graded progression from basic control to highly precise, integrated neuro-rehab and performance training.