Limbic and fronto-cortical influence on the control of the maximum Force

Introduction: The muscular coordination of movement depends on the integrity of the cerebellar and basal ganglia loop. An optimal control and situational adapted emotional readiness is a precondition for achieving the maximum power of the musculoskeletal system. Methods: At 100 healthy control volunteers (58 women, 42 men, median age 32 years) were using an isometric force measurement device (Isocheck, company Mechatronic) 6 indicator movements. The test protocol included the movements upper arm abduction and adduction, lumbar flexion and extension and hip abduction and adduction. The maximum strength spontaneou…