Lynnette Montgomery

B.S. in Physical Therapy, University of Queensland

Thesis Advisor:  John Buford

E-Mail:  montgomery.703@osu.edu

Research:

The pontomedullary reticular formation (PMRF) is a neuronal network located in the brainstem which has been shown to play a role in motor control through projections to the spinal cord via the reticulospinal system. In our lab we are investigating how the reticulospinal system contributes to motor control specifically the control of reaching. We are also investigating how projections from the cortical motor areas (primary motor cortex, supplementary motor area, and premotor area) to the PMRF may influence the motor output of the reticulospinal system using neurophysiological and neuroanatomical techniques. Our ultimate goal is to gain a deeper understanding of the role that this system has in motor control and this may eventually lead to better treatment and rehabilitation for patients following neurological injuries such as stroke.

Presentations at National Meetings:

Buford JA, Herbert WJ, Montgomery LR, and Moran SL. Ipsilateral Corticospinal Outputs to the Upper Limb of the Monkey Revealed with Stimulus Triggered Averaging. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting (Las Vegas, NV) 2009.

Herbert WJ, Moran SL, Montgomery LR, and Buford JA. Combined Corticospinal and Reticulospinal Outputs Interact for Bilateral Recruitment of Upper Limb Muscles. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting (Las Vegas, NV) 2009.

Montgomery LR, Herber WJ, Moran SL, and Buford JA. Neural Activity in Cortical Motor Areas During Reaching with Either Limb. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting (Las Vegas, NV) 2009.

Buford JA, Herbert WJ, Montgomery LR, and Moran SL. Ipsilateral Corticospinal Outputs to the Upper Limb of the Monkey Revealed with Stimulus Triggered Averaging. Progran No. 182.18 Society for Neuroscience (Washington DC) 2008.

Herbert WJ, Moran SL, Montgomery LR, and Buford JA. Combined Corticospinal and Reticulospinal Outputs Interact for Recruitment of Upper Limb Muscles Bilaterally. Program No. 182.21 Society for Neuroscience (Washington DC) 2008.

Montgomery LR, Herber WJ, Baez J, Moran SL, and Buford JA. Neural Activity in Cortical Motor Areas During Reaching with Either Limb. Program No. 182.22. Society for Neuroscience (Washington DC) 2008.