title: Evaluation of models used to study neuromuscular fatigue.
abstract: The mechanism(s) of neuromuscular fatigue depends on the approach or model used to study fatigue. We evaluate the physiological and functional relevance of the fatigue quantification system, the fatigue protocols, the preparations, and muscle environmental conditions used in various models involving either artificial stimulation or voluntary exercise to induce fatigue.
authors.affiliation: Division of Sport and Recreation, Faculty of Health, Auckland University of Technology, Private Bag 92006, Auckland 1020, New Zealand. simeon.cairns@aut.ac.nz
authors.forename: Simeon P
authors.initials: SP
authors.lastname: Cairns
authors.forename: Axel J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Knicker
authors.forename: Martin W
authors.initials: MW
authors.lastname: Thompson
authors.forename: Gisela
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Sjøgaard
mesh_terms: D015444:Exercise; D006801:Humans; D008954:Models, Biological; D009119:Muscle Contraction / Q000502:physiology*; D018763:Muscle Fatigue; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000294:innervation / Q000502:physiology*; D009424:Nervous System Physiological Phenomena; D010812:Physical Stimulation