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Deep tendon reflexes
test name | test |
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Supinator/Brachioradialis | Elbow at 90o relaxed. Thumb in arch of flexion and resting on pelvis. Hammer fall on distal end of radius |
Biceps | Still at 90o Tester place finger over bicep tendon. Hammer on tester finger |
Triceps c7-8 Seated | Pt hold arm crossed over onto chest Hammer held vertically with mallet at bottom swing onto triceps tendon |
Triceps c7-8 Supine | Pt arm crossed over onto chest Hammer held with tester hand over hip and mallet at elbow. Swing into triceps tendon |
Fingers: c7-t1 | Pt palm up finger slightly flexed Tester finger pads place over pt’s Hammer taps testers fingers |