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ArticleEuropean journal of applied physiology2026

The role of the bone myoregulation reflex in impact-loading activities: a new view of feedback control mechanisms.

Eser Kalaoglu, Nilgun Yildiz, Selim Sezikli, Ismet Alkim Ozkan, Ilhan Karacan, Kemal Sitki Türker

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Eser Kalaogluİstanbul Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8959-6522
Nilgun YildizDepartment of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Istanbul Gelişim University, Istanbul, Türkiye.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7632-9927
Selim Sezikliİstanbul Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5380-4972
Ismet Alkim Ozkanİstanbul Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9202-0065
Ilhan Karacanİstanbul Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye. mdkaracanilhan@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7462-1358
Kemal Sitki TürkerPhysiology Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Istanbul Gelisim University, Istanbul, Türkiye.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9962-075X

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backgroundThe short-latency reflex (SLR), which occurs immediately after ground contact during jumping, is traditionally attributed to a muscle spindle-mediated stretch reflex, with a longer latency explained by slow muscle stretching. However, emerging evidence suggests that the bone myoregulation reflex (BMR) may provide a more physiologically parsimonious and biomechanically integrated explanation for this response.

objectivesThis study compared the latencies of these reflexes and assessed the mechanical stimulus transmission delay to the muscle during impact.

methodsTwo experiments were performed in healthy adults. Experiment 1 measured the soleus tendon reflex (T-reflex), SLR, and BMR latencies via surface electromyography (EMG). Experiment 2 recorded delays from the mechanical stimulus to the muscle belly using intramuscular EMG.

resultsThe median latencies in Experiment 1 were 35.0 ms (T-reflex), 45.8 ms (SLR), and 43.0 ms (BMR). The SLR and BMR latencies were significantly longer than the T-reflex latencies (p = 3.6 × 10⁻

conclusionThe latency characteristics of the SLR suggest that it more closely resembles the BMR than the classical stretch reflex does. It is speculated that as a bone-protective mechanism, BMR may underlie reflexive muscle contractions that deliver load-induced protective feedback during impact, potentially preserving both bone and muscle-tendon integrity.

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Reflex, StretchBone and BonesFeedback, PhysiologicalFemaleHumansMaleMusclesAnkle stiffnessNeuromechanicsPostural controlProprioceptionSensorimotor integration

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