Key result
Active walking significantly modulated flexor carpi radialis H-reflex amplitudes in a phase-dependent manner, with greatest suppression during midstance and midswing, unlike static postures.
Why the study?
Does active walking modulate flexor carpi radialis H-reflex amplitude compared to static postures?
Population
Subjects undergoing evaluation of flexor carpi radialis (FCR) H-reflexes
Comparison
Active walking vs Kinematically matched static standing postures
Authors
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Active gait modulates upper-limb reflexes phase-dependently; leaves open translation to rehabilitation or clinical populations.
Does active walking modulate flexor carpi radialis H-reflex amplitude compared to static postures?
Active walking induces phase-dependent modulation of the FCR H-reflex, suggesting that central motor commands or active movement-related afferent feedback contribute to this reflex suppression.
Domingo et al. (2013) studied this question. Active walking vs. Kinematically matched static postures was evaluated on Phase-dependence of flexor carpi radialis (FCR) H-reflex amplitudes. Active walking significantly modulated flexor carpi radialis H-reflex amplitudes in a phase-dependent manner, with greatest suppression during midstance and midswing, unlike static postures.
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