Frida Torell

Feb 6, 2024 | biorxiv.org | Frida Torell |Michael Dimitriou

AbstractMuscle spindles are considered the principal receptors for proprioception, sensing stretch and signaling limb position and velocity. Here, we show that local muscle pressure is an adequate stimulus for human spindles in isometric conditions, and that pressure enhances spindle responses during stretch, as hypothesized due to compression of the spindle capsule.

Sep 19, 2023 | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Frida Torell |Sae Franklin |David Franklin |Michael Dimitriou

ANOVA analysis of variance EMG electromyography HSD honest significant difference LLR long latency reflex MEP motor evoked potential ROC receiver operating characteristic SLR short latency reflex 1 INTRODUCTION Most people display significant arm dominance, often termed ‘handedness’, which can be expressed as superior reaction time, dexterity and strength in the dominant arm (Annett et al., 1979; Goble & Brown, 2008a; Shen & Franz, 2005).