The Inhibition of short latency reflex linking the pretibial muscles to quadriceps motoneurones during stance to swing transition in humans

Authors

  • Khosro Khademi Kalantari
  • Ronald Hugh Baxendale
  • Asghar Rezasoltani

Keywords:

Quadriceps, Reflex, Gait, Inhibition, Swing Phase

Abstract

Objective: The modulation of short latency reflex linking the pretibial to quadriceps muscle (CPQ reflex) was investigated in seven subjects during walking on a treadmill at the stance to swing transition period.

Methodology: The intensity of quadriceps (Q) EMG was increased throughout the gait cycle by using a modified knee orthosis. Pairs of spring were added to the orthosis to produce different levels of muscular activity in Q during the midstance, transition period and terminal swing phase of gait. Electrical stimulation was applied to the common peroneal nerve (CPN) at these three instants of gait.

Results: The peak to peak amplitude of CPQ reflex was significantly increased with escalation of background EMG in Q during midstance (p<0.015) and terminal swing (p<0.04). At the

Author Biographies

Khosro Khademi Kalantari

PhD PT, Associate professor, department of Physiotherapy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

Ronald Hugh Baxendale

PhD, Reader, Integrative and Systems Biology Research Theme

Asghar Rezasoltani

PhD PT, Associate professor, department of Physiotherapy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

Published

2011-01-22

How to Cite

Kalantari, K. K., Baxendale, R. H., & Rezasoltani, A. (2011). The Inhibition of short latency reflex linking the pretibial muscles to quadriceps motoneurones during stance to swing transition in humans. Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences, 27(1). Retrieved from https://www.pjms.org.pk/index.php/pjms/article/view/17061

Issue

Vol. 27 No. 1 (2011): January - March 2011 Pak J Med Sci

Section

Original Articles