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Rather than reflecting motoneuron excitability alone, H-reflex amplitude and modulation arise from the interaction of Ia afferent transmission, presynaptic inhibition, homosynaptic depression, and interneuronal networks that regulate sensorimotor gain in a state-dependent manner. This review synthesizes classical and contemporary evidence to position the H-reflex as an indirect measure of spinal inhibitory function in humans. We integrate physiological mechanisms with findings from studies in chronic pain syndromes, spasticity, Parkinson\u2019s disease, and recovery after central nervous system injury, where alterations in spinal inhibitory processes have been described. We further discuss methodological and conceptual challenges that limit clinical translation, including state dependence, protocol heterogeneity, and the lack of normative reference frameworks. Finally, we outline directions for integrating H-reflex paradigms with complementary approaches to improve the interpretation of spinal circuit function and its relation to clinical phenomena. 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