Motoneuron and sensory neuron plasticity to varying neuromuscular activity levels

Exerc Sport Sci Rev. 2003 Jan;31(1):51-7. doi: 10.1097/00003677-200301000-00010.

Abstract

The size and phenotypic properties of the neural and muscular elements of the neuromuscular unit are matched under normal conditions. When subjected to chronic decreases or increases in neuromuscular activity, however, the adaptations in these properties are much more limited in the neural compared with the muscular elements.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Case-Control Studies
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • Exercise / physiology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Motor Neurons / physiology*
  • Muscle Contraction / physiology
  • Muscle Fibers, Skeletal / physiology
  • Muscle, Skeletal / innervation*
  • Muscle, Skeletal / physiology
  • Neuromuscular Junction / physiology*
  • Neuronal Plasticity*
  • Neurons, Afferent / physiology*
  • Sensitivity and Specificity