Electro-myographic study of the flexion reflex of the lower limb

Readiness and the International Medical Society of Paraplegia: the Sir Ludwig Guttmann Lecture 1984

“…The flexion reflex was elicited by moving a dangerous stimulus. In some patients with a complete cervical lesion the movement and postural aspects of reflex action were found to be separate, a pattern that was also recognised by Rossier for bladder action in the upper motor neurone type of neuropathic bladder (Pool, 1965). In the last chapter of his book on 'Comprehensive management' Sir Ludwig summarises spinal reflex actions as follows: 'The accomplishment of the spinal man's physiological integration lies in the restoration of a co-ordinated function between the isolated cord and the remaining components of the nervous system'.…”