Nerve and Neuromuscular Control

Neuromuscular control is the way the nervous system senses, plans and drives movement through its connection with muscle, turning intention into smooth, coordinated and stable action.

Nerves carry signals rapidly between the brain, spinal cord and body, while sensors, reflexes and control centres adjust movement continuously and help keep joints stable.

For sport and exercise medicine (SEM) this matters because:

• •Peripheral nerves can be injured or entrapped in sport
• •Joint injury blunts the proprioception that protects a joint
• •Neuromuscular and balance training is used in both rehabilitation and injury prevention