Abstract
A paradigm shift in the understanding of bidirectional interactions between peripheral and central nervous systems is essential for development of rehabilitation and preventive interventions based on physical exercise. Although a causal relationship has not been completely established, modulation of voltage-dependent ion channels (Ca2+, Cl-, K+, Na+, lactate-, H+) in skeletal and neuronal cells provides opportunities to maintain force production during exercise and reduce the risk of disease. However, there are caveats to consider when interpreting the effects of physical exercise on this bidirectional axis, since exercise protocol details (e.g., duration and intensity) have variable effects on this crosstalk. Therefore, an integrative perspective of the skeletal muscle and brain's communication pathway is discussed, and the role of physical exercise on such communication highway is explained in this review.
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