Reflex assessment is an essential part of neurological examination when suspecting radiculopathy as abnormal deep tendon reflexes may help you identify the pathological disc level.

The reflex exam is fundamental to the neurological exam and important to locating upper versus lower motor neuron lesions. There are five deep tendon reflexes and a number of superficial …

Testing for clonus (rhythmic, rapid alternation of muscle contraction and relaxation caused by sudden, passive tendon stretching) is done by rapid dorsiflexion of the foot at the ankle. …

Oct 17, 2025 · All of the reflexes in the extremity being tested should be assessed and compared with the same reflex in the opposite extremity. For example, in a patient who exhibits poor …

Oct 2, 2010 · A step-by-step guide to performing upper limb neurological examination in an OSCE setting, with a video demonstration and interactive OSCE checklist.

Testing the muscle stretch reflex provides the clinician with a direct way of assessing the peripheral nervous system and an indirect way of examining the central nervous system to …

Sep 17, 2017 · The upper limb examination is another skill to elicit neurological signs, such as nerve problems that supply the arms and hands.

Reflexes are graded on a scale of 0 to 4. A grade of 2 indicates normal reflexes. A grade of 3 indicates hyperreflexia; 4 indicates hyperreflexia with clonus. Decreased relexes are indicated …

In this video I demonstrate and explain not only how to perform deep tendon reflexes of the upper extremites but explain what your test results mean and what to look for.

Pressing a tongue blade on the lips tests for the snout reflex. The abnormal response is a pouting of the lips. The root reflex is tested for by gently stroking the lateral upper lip. The abnormal …