Abstract
Damping characteristics of the musculoskeletal system were investigated during rapid voluntary wrist flexion movements. Oscillations about the final position were induced by coupling the wrist to a load which had the characteristics of negative viscosity. The greater the negative viscosity of the load, the greater the observed co-contraction of wrist flexor and extensor muscles. While wrist stiffness increased in parallel with the increased co-contraction, wrist viscosity varied in a more complex manner that appeared to depend on both velocity of oscillation and reflex force produced by muscle stretch.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
