H-reflex testing to determine the neural basis of movement disorders of neurologically impaired individuals.
C. Leonard, and T. Moritani. Electromyogr Clin Neurophysiol, 32 (7-8):
341--349(1992)
Abstract
The H-reflex is an indirect measure of the excitability levels of alpha motoneurons. The authors have developed an adaptation of H-reflex testing which allows the continuous monitoring of human alpha motoneuron activity during movement. The technique differs from previously used H-reflex testing techniques in that it utilizes a 5 Hz stimulation to elicit the H-reflex. This allows for continuous and concomitant H- and M-wave recordings during a movement. This is an improvement over past single stimulus techniques in that the time and discomfort associated with this type of experimentation is greatly decreased. The repetitive stimulation technique enables H-reflex testing to be used clinically with neurologically impaired patient populations. Thus far, the authors have used the repetitive H-reflex testing procedures to assess alpha motoneuron activation and reciprocal inhibition of antagonist musculature during voluntary movement and anticipatory postural control responses of non-disabled individuals and of individuals with cerebral palsy. This paper describes the methodology involved in this technique and reports the results obtained.
%0 Journal Article
%1 Leonard1992
%A Leonard, C. T.
%A Moritani, T.
%D 1992
%J Electromyogr Clin Neurophysiol
%K Adolescent; Cerebral Palsy; Child; Electric Stimulation; Electromyography; Female; H-Reflex; Humans; Male; Motor Neurons; Reaction Time
%N 7-8
%P 341--349
%T H-reflex testing to determine the neural basis of movement disorders of neurologically impaired individuals.
%V 32
%X The H-reflex is an indirect measure of the excitability levels of alpha motoneurons. The authors have developed an adaptation of H-reflex testing which allows the continuous monitoring of human alpha motoneuron activity during movement. The technique differs from previously used H-reflex testing techniques in that it utilizes a 5 Hz stimulation to elicit the H-reflex. This allows for continuous and concomitant H- and M-wave recordings during a movement. This is an improvement over past single stimulus techniques in that the time and discomfort associated with this type of experimentation is greatly decreased. The repetitive stimulation technique enables H-reflex testing to be used clinically with neurologically impaired patient populations. Thus far, the authors have used the repetitive H-reflex testing procedures to assess alpha motoneuron activation and reciprocal inhibition of antagonist musculature during voluntary movement and anticipatory postural control responses of non-disabled individuals and of individuals with cerebral palsy. This paper describes the methodology involved in this technique and reports the results obtained.
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