The Science of Afferentology
Explore research articles, scientific insights, and the neuroscience behind afferent input and muscle function.
Foundation Articles
Essential concepts for understanding Afferentology
Why Afferent Input Matters
Understanding why paying attention to afferent input is crucial for examining and treating patients based on neurological input and output.
The Myotatic Reflex
Your body's most important defense mechanism for controlled movement, injury prevention, and maintaining proper muscle tone.
The Withdrawal Reflex
How sensory receptors have direct control over muscle tone to protect us from danger and respond to irritation.
Latest Research & Articles
Recent insights and case studies
The Quickest Way To Change Muscle Tone
For this patient, excessive afferent input coming from his periodontal ligaments caused back pain and weakness in his lower back.
The Birth of Afferentology: Lesley's Story
Lesley had severe muscle inhibition. Her eighteen years of deteriorating health ended instantly when the faulty afferent input was removed.
Fixing An Inguinal Hernia
This new patient had acute low back pain getting steadily worse for one week. Watch as I work out exactly what the problem is and how to fix it in 5 minutes.
Uncontrollable Movements Caused By An Apicectomy
This young man was distressed by uncontrollable shaking. He never suspected the real culprit was dental work from his teenage years.