Tendon-evoked reflexes are attenuated in the torque-depressed state

Summary: Residual torque depression (TD) refers to the deficit in isometric torque following active muscle shortening, and has been associated with increased spinal excitability. In support of these observations, we demonstrated that tendon-evoked reflexes are attenuated in the TD state, which is attributed to reduced Ib afferent inhibition to the spinal cord, as a result of the decreased torque production.