Why the study?
Does immobilization alter presynaptic control of group Ia afferents in healthy humans?
Does immobilization alter presynaptic control of group Ia afferents in healthy humans?
Immobilization for 2 weeks induces plastic changes in spinal interneuronal circuitries, specifically decreasing presynaptic inhibition of sensory input, which may contribute to motor disabilities and spasticity.
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Short-term immobilization may alter spinal Ia afferent control in healthy adults; leaves open relevance to clinical weakness or spasticity.
Lundbye‐Jensen et al. (2008) studied this question.
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