Reactive Movements: Function, Task & Diseases

Reactive movements are motor responses to physical and mental stimuli that are distinct from spontaneous movements. Essentially, reactive movements are based on the stretch-shortening cycle that occurs when muscles are actively lengthened. Reactive force is subject to disturbances in neurogenic lesions of the extrapyramidal system. What are reactive movements? Reactive movements usually correspond to rapid … Reactive Movements: Function, Task & Diseases