Nervous system deterioration is a primary driver of age‐related motor impairment. The motor
neurones, which act as the interface between the central nervous system and the muscles …

Obesity is a major global health issue and a primary risk factor for metabolic-related
disorders. While physical inactivity is one of the main contributors to obesity, it is a …

This study investigated the effects of high-intensity resistance training on estimates of the
motor neuron persistent inward current (PIC) in older adults. Seventeen participants …

Abstract Comfort, P, Haff, GG, Suchomel, TJ, Soriano, MA, Pierce, KC, Hornsby, WG, Haff,
EE, Sommerfield, LM, Chavda, S, Morris, SJ, Fry, AC, and Stone, MH. National Strength and …

In addition to the established postural control role of the reticulospinal tract (RST), there has
been an increasing interest on its involvement in strength, motor recovery, and other gross …

While neural changes are thought to be responsible for early increases in strength following
resistance training (RT), the exact changes in motor unit (MU) firing properties remain …

Strength training is recommended by the American Physical Therapy Association to improve
muscle strength, mobility, and balance following knee replacement. Few studies have …

Our previous study found that one maximal voluntary eccentric contraction (MVC‐ECC)
performed daily for 5 days a week for 4 weeks increased MVC‐ECC, isometric (MVC‐ISO) …

The present study compared a 3‐s isometric maximal voluntary contraction (MVC),
concentric MVC and eccentric MVC of the elbow flexors performed daily for 5 days a week …

Abstract Santos, PDG, Vaz, JR, Correia, J, Neto, T, and Pezarat-Correia, P. Long-term
neurophysiological adaptations to strength training: a systematic review with cross-sectional …