Improvement of motor function induced by skeletal muscle contraction in spinal cord-injured rats

The involvement of neurotrophic factors such as brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in functional recovery after spinal cord injury (SCI) by treadmill training has been suggested. The precise mechanism is poorly understood. However, muscle-derived bioactive molecules (myokines) are known to be produced by muscle contraction. Although BDNF is a myokine and is considered to be a potential mediator of neuroplasticity following exercise, its contribution to motor function recovery after SCI has not yet been described in detail.

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