Changes in alpha-motoneuron properties with altered physical activity levels.
In this article I summarize recent results indicating that several basic electrophysiological properties of alpha-motoneurons change with both increases and decreases in neuromuscular activity. The properties that change are important in determining how easily these cells are recruited and their firing behaviors once recruited.
Gardiner
Phillip F
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Department of Physiology, Health, Leisure and Human Performance Research Institute, and Spinal Cord Research Center, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada. gardine2@cc.umanitoba.ca