Andisheh Bastani

[ 1 ] - The effect of cutaneous mechanical stimulations of lateral plantar surface on the excitability of ipsilateral and contralateral motoneurons

Mechanoreceptors of foot sole likely contribute in the reflex regulations. Stimulation of these receptors in the lateral aspect of the foot is corresponded to the lateral plantar division of the tibial nerve. Therefore, it was hypothesized that repetitive low threshold afferents stimulation would have an inhibitory effect on the soleus H-reflexes. Methods: Sixteen normal subjects voluntarily...