Reflex control of human locomotion: Existence, features and functions of common interneuronal system induced by multiple sensory inputs in humans

Neural output from the locomotor system for each arm and leg influences the spinal motoneuronal pools directly and indirectly through interneuronal (IN) reflex networks. This review article mainly describes the recent findings concerning the existence, features and functions of common IN systems on...

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Main Authors: Tsuyoshi Nakajima, Rinaldo A. Mezzarane, Tomoyoshi Komiyama, E. Paul Zehr
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Language:English
Published: Japanese Society of Physical Fitness and Sports Medicine 2015-05-01
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Online Access:https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jpfsm/4/2/4_197/_pdf/-char/en
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author Tsuyoshi Nakajima
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Tomoyoshi Komiyama
E. Paul Zehr
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description Neural output from the locomotor system for each arm and leg influences the spinal motoneuronal pools directly and indirectly through interneuronal (IN) reflex networks. This review article mainly describes the recent findings concerning the existence, features and functions of common IN systems on spinal reflex pathways induced by multisensory inputs during human locomotion. In particular, we focus on regulation of polysynaptic cutaneous reflex pathways assessed by spatial facilitation. Furthermore, we provide evidence for activation of common presynaptic inhibitory INs that integrate locomotor-related commands and antagonist group Ia inputs. The experimental results are discussed in light of recent advances in motor control in humans and other animals with implications for locomotor rehabilitation.
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spelling doaj.art-0cc64bd72f92448cbb61c7df926ce33c2022-12-21T22:30:42ZengJapanese Society of Physical Fitness and Sports MedicineJournal of Physical Fitness and Sports Medicine2186-81312186-81232015-05-014219721110.7600/jpfsm.4.197jpfsmReflex control of human locomotion: Existence, features and functions of common interneuronal system induced by multiple sensory inputs in humansTsuyoshi Nakajima0Rinaldo A. Mezzarane1Tomoyoshi Komiyama2E. Paul Zehr3Department of Integrative Physiology, Kyorin University School of MedicineLaboratory of Signal Processing and Motor Control, College of Physical Education, University of BrasíliaDivision of Sports and Health Science, Chiba UniversityRehabilitation Neuroscience Laboratory, University of VictoriaNeural output from the locomotor system for each arm and leg influences the spinal motoneuronal pools directly and indirectly through interneuronal (IN) reflex networks. This review article mainly describes the recent findings concerning the existence, features and functions of common IN systems on spinal reflex pathways induced by multisensory inputs during human locomotion. In particular, we focus on regulation of polysynaptic cutaneous reflex pathways assessed by spatial facilitation. Furthermore, we provide evidence for activation of common presynaptic inhibitory INs that integrate locomotor-related commands and antagonist group Ia inputs. The experimental results are discussed in light of recent advances in motor control in humans and other animals with implications for locomotor rehabilitation.https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jpfsm/4/2/4_197/_pdf/-char/enlocomotionreflex controlinterneuronal networkcommon pathwaycutaneous afferentshumans
spellingShingle Tsuyoshi Nakajima
Rinaldo A. Mezzarane
Tomoyoshi Komiyama
E. Paul Zehr
Reflex control of human locomotion: Existence, features and functions of common interneuronal system induced by multiple sensory inputs in humans
Journal of Physical Fitness and Sports Medicine
locomotion
reflex control
interneuronal network
common pathway
cutaneous afferents
humans
title Reflex control of human locomotion: Existence, features and functions of common interneuronal system induced by multiple sensory inputs in humans
title_full Reflex control of human locomotion: Existence, features and functions of common interneuronal system induced by multiple sensory inputs in humans
title_fullStr Reflex control of human locomotion: Existence, features and functions of common interneuronal system induced by multiple sensory inputs in humans
title_full_unstemmed Reflex control of human locomotion: Existence, features and functions of common interneuronal system induced by multiple sensory inputs in humans
title_short Reflex control of human locomotion: Existence, features and functions of common interneuronal system induced by multiple sensory inputs in humans
title_sort reflex control of human locomotion existence features and functions of common interneuronal system induced by multiple sensory inputs in humans
topic locomotion
reflex control
interneuronal network
common pathway
cutaneous afferents
humans
url https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jpfsm/4/2/4_197/_pdf/-char/en
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