The Afferentologist’s Focus
Reverse-Engineering Health: We strive to restore patient health by removing abnormal afferent input and thereby normalizing muscle strength, resilience, and power.
Utilizing Universal Principles: We understand and utilize the universal principles of cord-based reflexes to restore normal muscle strength. While we can control muscles consciously, the vast majority of muscle contraction is happening subconsciously via reflexes—a massive evolutionary advantage.
Concentrating on the Output: Rather than focusing on the brain, Afferentologists concentrate on the output from the sensory tissues which provide the afferent inputs that inform and control efferent output and subsequent brain function.
The Top Priority: Afferentology gives practitioners the reliable tools to assess cord-based muscle reflexes efficiently. Learning how to test for motor neuron output should be a top priority for any clinician concerned with optimal health and injury prevention.
By eliminating inappropriate inhibition of the Myotatic reflex, we can ensure muscles are working at their full potential to provide the necessary support and feedback the body needs for repair and health.
Remember the Key Principle: Muscles are the beginning and ending of the nervous system. Understanding this gives you clinical insights unavailable with any other paradigm.