Heating the skin on the foot sole enhances cutaneous reflexes in the lower limb

Author:

Howe Erika E.1ORCID,Sharma Tushar1,Marrelli Laura C.1,Nwebube Chioma1,Bent Leah R.1

Affiliation:

1. Department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Abstract

Cutaneous input is a known modulator of muscle activity. Targeting skin to intentionally enhance motor output has received little attention. We explored local skin heating to enhance skin sensitivity and found a significant increase in the amplitude, coherence, and gain of cutaneous reflexes in the tibialis anterior. Our current findings provide the first support for the use of heat as a viable and easily integrated modality in rehabilitation technology to improve balance and postural control.

Funder

Gouvernement du Canada | Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada

Publisher

American Physiological Society

Subject

Physiology (medical),Physiology

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