Central fatigue during exercise is the decrease in muscle force attributable to a decline in motoneuronal output. Several methods have been used to assess central fatigue; however, some are limited or not sensitive enough to detect failure in central drive. Central fatigue develops during many forms of exercise. A number of mechanisms may contribute to its development including an increased inhibition mediated by group III and IV muscle afferents along with a decrease in muscle spindle facilitation. In some situations, motor cortical output is shown to be suboptimal. A specific terminology for central fatigue is included.
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Gandevia, S. C., Allen, G. M., & McKenzie, D. K. (1995). Central fatigue: Critical issues, quantification and practical implications. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology. Springer New York LLC. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-1016-5_22
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