|
|
Article: Frequency of occurrence of the F wave in distal flexor muscles as a function of hypnotic susceptibility and hypnosis
- Article from:
- American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis
- Article date:
- July 1, 2003
- Author:
CopyrightCopyright American Society of Clinical Hypnosis Jul 2003. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
|
Santarcangelo, E. L., Busse, K., & Carli, G. (2003). Frequency of occurrence of the F wave in distal flexor muscles as a function of hypnotic susceptibility and hypnosis. Brain Research & Cognitive Brain Research, 16(1), 99-103. This study assessed whether the membrane excitability of flexor cervical and/or lumbar motoneurons is related to hypnotic susceptibility (measured with the Stanford Hypnotic Susceptibility Scale, Form A) and hypnosis. Hypnotized subjects were given only suggestions of relaxation (neutral hypnosis) while alert subjects were given instructions to be quiet and relaxed (simple relaxation). F waves were recorded from the abductor digiti minimi and abductor ...