Polysinaptic reflex exicitability in myofascial disorders in athletes

53 athletes (25 women and 28 men) aged 18 to 27 years, representing five different sports, were examined. In all the athletes, according to the results of the clinical examination, myofascial disorders were found in the form of painful muscular densifications myofascial trigger points. All athletes were divided into three groups: I (local violations), II (regional violations) and III (generalized violations). To assess the functional state of the central nervous system during myofascial disorders, the state of polysynaptic reflex excitability was studied on the basis of registration of a blinking reflex. Based on the results of the study, it was found that the level of polysynaptic reflex excitability increases with the increase in the prevalence of myofascial disorders. This is indicated by a decrease in the threshold, an increase in the duration and a decrease in the stability index R2 of the components of the blinking reflex as the stimulation current increases. The indicated states characterize the CNS dysfunction in the form of reduced inhibitory control in the process of generation of myofascial disorders in athletes.

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