Angèle N. Merlet

Changes in intra- and interlimb reflexes from forelimb cutaneous afferents after staggered thoracic lateral hemisections during locomotion in cats

This study examines changes in reflex pathways from forelimb cutaneous afferents after thoracic spinal cord injuries in cats, showing reduced hindlimb reflex responses and altered coordination during locomotion.

Changes in intra- and interlimb reflexes from hindlimb cutaneous afferents after staggered thoracic lateral hemisections during locomotion in cats

This study examines how spinal cord injuries affect cutaneous reflexes and interlimb coordination during locomotion in cats, finding reduced mid- and long-latency reflex responses correlate with impaired balance and coordination.

Neuromechanical strategies for obstacle negotiation during overground locomotion following an incomplete spinal cord injury in adult cats

This study examines how adult cats negotiate obstacles after spinal cord injury, finding improved clearance over time with changes in muscle activation and weight distribution.

Spinal sensorimotor circuits play a prominent role in hindlimb locomotor recovery after staggered thoracic lateral hemisections but cannot restore posture and interlimb coordination during quadrupedal locomotion in adult cats

Cutaneous inputs from perineal region facilitates and modulates spinal locomotor activity and reduces cutaneous reflexes from the foot in spinal cats

This study shows that perineal mechanical stimulation modulates spinal locomotor activity and reduces cutaneous reflexes in spinal cats, suggesting it excites central pattern-generating circuits rather than increasing reflex gain.