Estimating Descending Activation Patterns from EMG in Fast and Slow Movements Using a Model of the Stretch Reflex

Medicine, Neurology, Life Sciences, Biophysics,
spinal stretch reflex   EMG   descending activation   movement control   neurophysiology  

Estimating Descending Activation Patterns from EMG in Fast and Slow Movements Using a Stretch Reflex Model Background In the field of motor control, descending activation from the brain is the primary source of muscle activation, but spinal reflex loops also play a significant role in movement generation. The spinal stretch reflex is a short-latenc...

Adaptation of Control Policy to Task Demands in Motor Control: During Both Motor Execution and Motor Planning

Medicine, Neurology, Sports Medicine, Life Sciences, Bioengineering,
motor control   task demands   control policy   motor planning   reaction time   optimal control theory   motor execution  

Adjustment of Motor Control Policies and Adaptation to Task Demands Academic Background Motor control is a core research area in neuroscience and movement science, particularly in understanding how humans plan and execute complex movements. Motor planning involves multiple processes, including target selection, application of task demands, action s...

Impact of Different Muscle-Lengthening Amplitudes Combined with Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Torque Production

Medicine, Neurology, Sports Medicine,
torque production   electrical nerve stimulation   muscle lengthening   neural mechanisms   rehabilitation training  

The Impact of Muscle Lengthening and Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Torque Production Academic Background In rehabilitation and training programs, Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) is an effective method for enhancing skeletal muscle function. However, traditional high-intensity NMES, while capable of generating high torque, often comes ...

Improving Localization and Measurements of M-Waves Using High-Density Surface Electromyography

Medicine, Neurology, Life Sciences, Bioengineering, Biophysics,
high-density surface electromyography   M-waves   cross talk   spatial filters   ultrasound imaging   neuromuscular function   forearm muscles  

Improving Localization and Measurement of M-Waves Using High-Density Surface Electromyography Academic Background Surface electromyography (sEMG) is an important tool for studying muscle function and controlling prosthetics. However, its effectiveness is often limited by cross talk from nearby muscles, especially in densely packed areas like the fo...

Cognitive Effect of Passively Induced Kinesthetic Perception Associated with Virtual Body Augmentation Modulates Spinal Reflex

Medicine, Neurology,
kinesthetic perception   spinal reflex   virtual body augmentation   cognitive neuroscience   rehabilitation therapy  

The Modulatory Effect of Visually Induced Kinesthetic Illusion on Spinal Reflexes: A Neuroscientific Study Academic Background In the fields of neuroscience and rehabilitation medicine, kinesthetic illusion is a phenomenon of virtual motion perception induced by visual stimulation. This phenomenon has been clinically proven to effectively suppress ...

Neurophysiological Effects of Latent Trigger Point Dry Needling on Spinal Reflexes

Medicine, Neurology,
deep dry needling   spinal reflexes   neurophysiology   muscle trigger points   ankle range of motion  

Neurophysiological Effects of Deep Dry Needling on Spinal Reflexes Academic Background Deep Dry Needling (DDN) is a commonly used method for treating muscle trigger points (TrPs), particularly in patients with neuromuscular pain and spasticity. Although DDN is widely used in clinical practice, its neurophysiological mechanisms are not yet fully und...