A joint that is uncoordinated is more likely to get hurt than a joint with better movement skills. I have previously discussed the idea that coordination depends on a clear movement map, and that the brain is likely threatened by a joint that is uncoordinated or lacks a clear map. Does map clarity affect strength? There are several studies that suggest it does. In one representative study, researchers found that hip strength increased after hip mobilizations designed to explore end ranges of motion and create novel mechanoreception. My interpretation is that the mechanoreception created additional (temporary) map clarity, which reduced threat, which lowered the governor on strength. If you wanted to convince your dad to give you the keys to the Ferrari (and not the Ford Fiesta), what would you do to convince him? You would prove to him that you have good driving skills, that you know how to drive a Ferrari, that the Ferrari doesn’t have any mechanical problems, and that you know the road and where you are going. And if that doesn’t work you could fire a gun off nearby and pretend there is an emergency.
Posted on: Thu, 14 Aug 2014 23:43:34 +0000
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