Acute intermittent hypoxia, or AIH for short, is an emerging technique for enhancing neuroplasticity and function in people with chronic incomplete spinal cord injury. Until now, the mechanisms by which AIH improves strength in humans has been unknown. In this presentation, I will show that AIH enhances discharge rates of motor units during maximal efforts, which helps explain improvements in volitional strength.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participants will be able to describe the benefits of AIH
Upon completion, participants will be able to describe the method of decomposing motor units from surface EMG arrays
Upon completion, participants will be able to describe mechanisms underlying AIH-induced changes in strength
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