Synergy of Muscle and Cortical Activation through Vojta Reflex Locomotion Therapy in Young Healthy Adults: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.
Juan Luis Sánchez GonzálezEmiliano DíezFátima Pérez-RobledoIsmael Sanz-EstebanInés Llamas-RamosRocío Llamas-RamosAntonio de la FuenteBeatriz María Bermejo-GilRicardo Canal-BediaAna María Martín-NoguerasPublished in: Biomedicines (2023)
The results underscore the neurophysiological effects on the brain following tactile stimulation via Vojta Therapy, highlighting increased activity in pivotal areas essential for sensory processing, motor planning, and control. This activation, particularly evident in the Vojta stimulation group, aligns with previous findings, suggesting that tactile stimuli can not only evoke the intention to move but can also initiate actual muscle contractions, emphasizing the therapy's potential in enhancing innate locomotion and rolling movements in patients with neurological disorders.