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. 1975 May;38(5):508–516. doi: 10.1136/jnnp.38.5.508

Timing as a prominent factor of the Jendrassik manoeuvre on the H reflex.

T Kawamura, S Watanabe
PMCID: PMC492005  PMID: 1151418

Abstract

The influence of the Jendrassik manoeuvre on the myotatic reflex was analysed using a strain gauge as an indicator of the upper extremity movement and the H reflex of the soleus muscle as the test reflex. The most prominent factor responsible for the enhancement was not the speed or the strength of the manoeuvre but the timing from the instruction.

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