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Force variability and neural control differences in an upper and lower limb muscle

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study provides a unique, comprehensive comparison of the control of force and motor unit firing rates between a muscle in the upper and lower limb, and between sexes. Our findings identify differences in neural control between muscles and sexes; however, these differences were not observed in force control.

Source: Journal of Neurophysiology

DOI: 10.1152/jn.00423.2024

Authors: Kherto Ahmed, Kim J. Uyeno, Anita D. Christie

Institution: Western University

Language: English

Topic: Muscle activation and electromyography studies

Subfield: Biomedical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

Funder: Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada