Inhibition of Knee Sensory Receptors Alters Quadriceps Muscle Coordination in the Rat

Cristiano Alessandro*, Matthew C. Tresch

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Internal joint structures such as ligaments are rich with sensory receptors. How the central nervous system (CNS) uses the information provided by these receptors to modify motor commands or guide rehabilitation is still poorly understood. Here, we provide evidence that the sensory afferents originating from the receptors within the knee capsule affect the coordination of the quadriceps muscles in the rat. This result suggests the existence of control loops driven by these receptors. Lesions to internal joint structures should therefore not solely be considered as musculoskeletal injuries, but more broadly as neuromuscular injuries.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationBiosystems and Biorobotics
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages519-523
Number of pages5
DOIs
StatePublished - 2022

Publication series

NameBiosystems and Biorobotics
Volume28
ISSN (Print)2195-3562
ISSN (Electronic)2195-3570

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Artificial Intelligence

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