The purpose of this study was to characterize the effects of aging on the stretch reflex in the
ankle muscles, and in particular to compare the effects on the ankle dorsi-flexor (tibialis …

The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of aging on posture-related changes of
the stretch reflex excitability in the ankle extensor, soleus (SOL), and flexor, tibialis anterior …

Aim: To examine whether the stretch reflex excitability of the soleus muscle changes with
age, stretch reflexes at rest (REST) and during weak voluntary contractions (ACT) were …

Stretch reflexes were evoked in the submaximally activated ankle extensors during
sinusoidal length perturbations. A mean stretch reflex (SR) amplitude (\rm SRA), ie, SR …

Many ankle injuries are said to occur when athletes are in a fatigued state; therefore, studies
investigating the role that fatigue plays in ankle injuries are warranted. Furthermore, the …

1. The modulation of the short-latency stretch reflex during walking at different walking
speeds was investigated and compared with the stretch reflex during standing in healthy …

In order to study the influence of biomechanical factors on the timing of stretch reflex activity
in the ankle extensor musculature, well defined, small amplitude and relatively rapid …

1. Pulse inputs (similar to tendon jerks) were applied to the human ankle joint with the use of
a hydraulic actuator. Inputs of only 1-2 degrees could elicit large responses (> 20% of …

In understanding the control of the ankle joint during different motor tasks, we have to
investigate at least three components, namely the influence of i) the passive and intrinsic …

To determine the contributions of neural and mechanical mechanisms to the limits in the
range of motion (ROM) about a joint, we studied the effects of 30 sessions of static stretch …