A sensitive test for spasticity is the Trömner reflex test for increased finger flexor stretch reflexes (does not require a hammer). Check plantar responses (leg straight to pick up triple response).

Exaggerated tendon tap reflexes and an increased resistance of a muscle to stretching indicate the presence of spasticity caused by a central motor lesion. Exaggerated stretch or flexor reflexes ...

The hip flexors, located in the front (anterior ... Foam rolling calms your body’s reflexes that make your muscles tighten, thereby allowing you to more easily loosen up. Physical therapist ...

Flexion reflex occurred bilaterally at the hip ... dysarthria of the scanning type and weakness of the voice. The finger flexors were more brisk on the left (++) than on the right ...

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Deep tendon reflexes were slightly increased in patient 1 but normal in patients 2 and 3. Flexor plantar reflexes were elicited in all patients. Cardiac arrest was due to anaphylaxis in patient 1, ...

Indeed, in some reflexes, such as the inhibitory arm of the Ia afferent ... with activity in MNs within a lower lumbar segment on the same side (for example in flexor-extensor alternation within a ...

Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book ...

If you have ever felt tension in the front of your hips after sitting too long, struggled with lower back pain or had difficulty touching your toes, your hip flexors may be to blame. These often ...