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Essentials of Afferentology

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If you still think that weak muscles need exercise and tight muscles need stretching, you might not fully understand the neurological control of muscle tone. This basic introduction covers the neurology you will need to understand how afferent input controls muscle tone giving you more predictable ways to optimise outcomes.

Contents

The Afferentology Advantage: Getting to the Root of Weakness 💡
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The Reflex Revolution: Why Muscle Tone Is Not Consciously Controlled 🧠
Muscle Spindles: The Constant Reporters 📡
Motor Neurons: The Deciders and the Firers 🔥
The Myotatic Reflex: Your Instant Defense System 🛡️
The Law of Reciprocal Inhibition: Perfect Harmony 🤲
The Withdrawal Reflex: The Powerful Safety Brake 🛑
The Afferentologist’s Focus
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The Afferentology Quiz
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