Mechanism of monosynaptic reflex reinforcement during Jendrassik manoeuvre in man.

Authors:
  • BBB Bussel
    B Bussel
  • CMC Morin
    C Morin
  • EPE Pierrot-Deseilligny
    E Pierrot-Deseilligny
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Abstract
The facilitating effect of the Jendrassik manoeuvre on monosynaptic reflexes in man has been studied by comparing H and T reflexes of the soleus and by blocking the effects of spindle activation by ischaemia of the leg. The Jendrassik manoeuvre equally enhances H and T reflexes provided that the test reflexes are small. The H reflex remains facilitated when the spindle activation cannot affect the soleus alpha-motoneurones--that is, when the Ia afferent nerve fibres from the soleus are blocked by ischaemia. It is concluded that the facilitating effect of the Jendrassik manoeuvre on the alpha-motoneurones is not predominantly routed via the gamma-loop.