Lower limb flexor reflex: Comparisons between drug-induced akathisia and restless legs syndrome
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DOI: 10.1016/j.neulet.2017.01.042
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Akathisia is characterized by restlessness and crawling sensations similar to restless legs syndrome (RLS). Long latency flexor reflex (LLFR) which has helped to advance RLS pathophysiology has never been investigated in akathisia.… read more here.
Keywords: akathisia; llfr; flexor reflex; legs syndrome ... See more keywords
Restless legs syndrome from the spinal cord perspective: A flexor reflex circuitopathy?
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DOI: 10.1111/jsr.12704
Abstract: In this issue of the Journal of Sleep Research, Dafkin, Green, Olivier, McKinon, & Kerr, 2018; investigate flexor withdrawal reflex and crossed extensor reflex responses in a small cohort of 12 patients with primary restless… read more here.
Keywords: flexor reflex; rls; spinal cord; flexor ... See more keywords
Effects of flexor reflex stimulation on gait aspects in stroke patients: randomized clinical trial
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DOI: 10.1186/s12984-024-01377-y
Abstract: Gait deficits are very common after stroke and therefore an important aspect in poststroke rehabilitation. A currently little used method in gait rehabilitation after stroke is the activation of the flexor reflex (FR) by electrical… read more here.
Keywords: stimulation gait; clinical trial; gait; stimulation ... See more keywords