The Neuromuscular System (Part 7) – Introduction to somatosensory output through skin receptors.

Often forgotten in the process of understanding human movement, are the processes that may lead to a rapid reflex or …

What is CBD? (Infographic series)

Let’s talk some CBD science! This is a mini breakdown of CBD utilising infographics from the PhysCombat Instagram page. Feel …

What is a Concussion? (Infographic series)

This is a mini breakdown of concussions utilising infographics from the PhysCombat Instagram page. Feel free to enjoy through this …

The Neuromuscular System (Part 6) – Motor Units (Recruitment & Synchronization)

This is the final breakdown of anatomical structures within the NM system. We have so far covered: anatomy of the …

The Neuromuscular System (Part 5) – Skeletal Muscle Structure & Contraction (NM Junction & Excitation Contraction Coupling)

Hopefully you are now familiar with basic anatomy of the brain, spinal cord, the various neurons that reside within the …

The Neuromuscular System (Part 4) – Neurotransmission & Membrane Potentials: Excitatory or Inhibitory?

By now, you hopefully are familiar with the anatomy of the brain, spinal cord and the various neurons that reside …

The Neuromuscular System (Part 3) – Neurons and Neuroglia

Following on from our journey through basic brain and spinal cord anatomy, as well as the corticospinal tracts, it is …

The Neuromuscular System (Part 2) – Spinal Cord Anatomy & Corticospinal Tracts

We covered the key anatomical structures of the brain in the previous article. Now we will look to extend downwards …

The Neuromuscular System (Part 1) – Basic Anatomy of the Brain

While you revise for your Neuro/Sport Sci/Kinesiology/Physio etc etc undergrad degree, you may come across the large and intricate set …

Physiological Responses to Linear/Non-Linear Soccer Simulations.

Our recent study investigated the Loughborough Intermittent Shuttle Test (LIST) (Nicholas et al., 2000) and it’s effects on neuromuscular fatigue …