METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING REFLEX RESPONSE OF MUSCLES OF A LINVING BODY JOINT

摘要

To control the reflex response of a muscle or muscular group articulating a joint of a living body, the method and device (2) apply an external pressure to the mechano-receptors guiding the natural receptors and deeper joint mechano-receptors. To increase the reflex response of the muscle or muscular group, a light pressure intensity < / = 200 mmHg is applied to stimulate only the skin mechano-receptors and thereby increase the reflex response of the muscle or muscular group. To inhibit the reflex response of the muscle or muscular group, a high-pressure intensity > / = 400 mmHg is applied to stimulate the deeper joint mechano-receptors such as the Golgi tendons to thereby increase the reflex response of the muscle or muscle group.