Spinal Cord Injury, Motor Neurons, and Reflexes

In this video, Dr Mike explains how motor pathways travel from the brain and down the spinal cord to the muscle. He explains how reflexes work and what happens in upper motor neuron and lower motor neuron injuries.

[AYA-rdpr]

Thank you very much doctor, you were able to explain an incomprehensible 2 hour lecture in 8 minutes completely understandable lecture, I think our professor needs to watch your videos too

[alqudsislam]

this is the first time in my medical life i understand UMN and LMN clearfully
thank you a lot

[meghanaikman]

Graduate student here, this helped me so much more than reading my textbook did! So easy to digest and the visuals are so helpful. Thank you!!

[evetteodhiambo]

You just explained this in a way that I’m understanding for the first time. Thank you so so much! 😭

[angelainglismusic]

Your students are so lucky to have you. Thank you for sharing this with those of us too far away to learn from you in-person.

[eehohrf]

i literally cannot thank you enough for how you explain things. i am currently in PA school and all of your videos have been helping me understand things instead of just memorizing things. i cannot express enough how thankful i am for your videos! i recommend them to everyone!

[leah]

Thank you so much! Neurology isn't my strongest subject and I find it quite overwhelming. You've just explained the concept of UMN and LMN lesions in such a simple way and I finally understand, woo! Thanks again. Take care

[chiquelemon]

Your videos are the best! I'm studying medicine & your guys' videos are seriously helping me out. Thank you so much:)

[jeslinrasal]

Thank God I watched this video early otherwise I might be wasted many hrs by watching other YouTube videos for understanding this concept thankyou doctor for explaining is easy understandble 🙏

[jsqe]

I'm in my second year of med school currently and boy your videos are a god send. Thank you!

[Lifeisee-py]

Thank u so much i had used ur videos for my step 1 neuro ... n i got my result i passed 💛

[Sagg]

The best video i have seen so far.its crisp and concise . Thankyou for this session

[sallyhepworth]

Thank you so much for this explanation. It helps me to understand spinal cord damage due to a tumor. I will be watching more to hopefully learn is my mobility will return. May God Bless you for your marvelous teachings!

[beaalmeida]

The HOURS i spent trying to understand this concept and in 8 minutes it just makes sense. Wow. Thank you so much

[shehariahjohnson]

I have this spinal cord injury. Thank you for the breakdown!

[vkelsey]

This was so useful for my clinical skills exam coming up, thank you!

[imedchabchoub]

Good presentation, though muscle power can be also severely decreased in upper motor neuron lesions.

[kejuantaylor]

What's the best way to reverse this after a spinal cord injury.. what diet and herbs/exercise..? My injury level c7 c6 incomplete My spasms do pretty good after a good stretch. Any advice will be great 👍🏾

[carolinehibbs]

Very well explained, I have spasticity in both legs, I had the ankle/foot test it was positive.My rheumatologist said upper neurons, clonus & spinal cord compression.I couldn't take it all in, thankyou for your explanation 🧠🦵🦶👍

[agie]

I wish this video is longer Doc. I kinda got lost near the end. Thank you though as you explained it well beforehand.