abnormal reflexes

How Do You Test For Hyperreflexia?

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How Do You Test For Hyperreflexia? If the index finger and thumb move, the person has a positive Hoffman’s sign. A doctor may notice the movement more profoundly if the person is extending or flexing their neck. A positive response is known as hyperreflexia. How are reflexes tested? Jendrassik maneuver can be used to augment

What Does An Abnormal Patellar Reflex Indicate?

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What Does An Abnormal Patellar Reflex Indicate? What does an abnormal patellar reflex indicate? tendon reflexes What do abnormal reflexes indicate? Different types of reflexes can be signs of serious disorders related to the nervous system. Spinal cord injuries are most likely to cause these unusual reflexes, but other disorders that can result in abnormal