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Calf cutaneous stimulation generates reflexes in the thigh that can be modified by subthreshold noisy vibration

Published:2023-07-01 Issue:1 Volume:130 Page:199-211
ISSN:0022-3077
Container-title:Journal of Neurophysiology
language:en
Short-container-title:Journal of Neurophysiology

Author:

Plater Emma B.¹^ORCID,Sharma Tushar¹^ORCID,Peters Ryan M.²^ORCID,Bent Leah R.¹^ORCID

Affiliation:

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

2. Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Abstract

Our work showed that cutaneous reflexes, known to be present in response to foot sole stimulation, can also be evoked by stimulation of hairy leg skin. In addition, we demonstrated that adding tactile noise can enhance this reflex response. These findings demonstrate proof-of-concept for potential future applications where tactile stimulation, applied to the leg of an individual with amputation, can enhance postural-relevant reflexes. Improving postural control may reduce the risk of falls in this high-risk population.

Funder

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

Publisher

American Physiological Society

Subject

Physiology,General Neuroscience

Link

https://journals.physiology.org/doi/pdf/10.1152/jn.00497.2022

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