Modified motor unit number index (MUNIX) algorithm for assessing excitability of alpha motor neuron in spasticity.

Uslu S., NÜZKET T., Uysal H.

Clinical neurophysiology practice, vol.3, pp.127-133, 2018 (ESCI)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 3
  • Publication Date: 2018
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.cnp.2018.05.002
  • Journal Name: Clinical neurophysiology practice
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.127-133
  • Keywords: Spasticity, MUNIX, Alpha motor neuron, Excitability, STRETCH REFLEX, HEALTHY-SUBJECTS, MUSCLES, STROKE, THRESHOLD, WEAKNESS
  • Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: The understanding of the spasticity mechanism is still a problem in the literature, as its definition can be made on the basis of more than one parameter. Therefore, we studied alpha motor neuron excitability, dynamic changes based on force production, and patellar tendon (T) reflex in spasticity and healthy control groups.