The Effect of Prior Muscle Exertions on Simple Movements

Simple discrete arm movements were studied before and after muscle exertion. Results showed that fatiguing muscle exertions do not seem to alter the speed of initiation of responses but do alter movement time, particularly for movement associated with final corrective action.

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