Hai fellow physiotherapists....this blog basically contains Amal's compilation of exam preparation materials for NPTE, PCE, HAAD, DHA,MOH, PROMETRIC, ACOPRA.

Saturday, May 23, 2015

lets read Pediatric Reflexes....

Question
Answer
Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex (TLR) Stimulus
Position of inner ear (labyrinth), as is reflected by head position
Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex (TLR) Response
In the supine position, body and extremities are held in extension; in the prone position, body and extremities are held in flexion
Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex (TLR) Normal age of response
Birth - 6 months
Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (STNR) Stimulus
Head position (flexion or extension)
Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (STNR) Response
When head is in flexion, arms are flexed, legs extended; when head is in extension, arms are extended, legs flexed
Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (STNR) Normal age of response
6 – 8 months
Galant Reflex Stimulus
Touch to the skin along spine from shoulder to hip
Galant Reflex Response
Lateral flexion of trunk to side of stimulus
Galant Reflex Normal age of response
30 weeks of gestation - 2 months
Palmar Grasp Reflex Stimulus
pressure in palm on ulnar side of hand
Palmar Grasp Reflex Response
Flexion of fingers causing strong grip
Palmar Grasp Reflex Normal age of response
Birth - 4 months
Plantar Grasp Reflex Stimulus
Pressure to base of toes
Plantar Grasp Reflex Response
Toe Flexion
Plantar Grasp Reflex Normal age of response
28 weeks gestation - 9 months
Rooting Reflex Stimulus
Touch on cheek
Rooting Reflex Response
Turning head to same side with mouth open
Rooting Reflex Normal age of response
28 weeks gestation - 3 months
Moro Reflex Stimulus
Head dropping into extension suddenly for a few inches
Moro Reflex Response
Arms abduct with fingers open, then cross trunk into adduction; cry
Moro Reflex Normal age of response
28 weeks gestation - 5 months
Startle Reflex Stimulus
Loud, sudden noise
Startle Reflex Response
Similar to Moro response, but elbows remain flexed and hands closed
Startle Reflex Normal age of response
28 weeks gestation - 5 months
Positive Support Reflex Stimulus
Weight placed on balls of feet when upright
Positive Support Reflex Response
Stiffening of legs and trunk into extension
Positive Support Reflex Normal age of response
35 weeks gestation - 2 months
Walking (Stepping) Reflex Stimulus
Supported upright position with soles of feet on firm surface
Walking (Stepping) Reflex Response
Reciprocal flexion/extension of legs
Walking (Stepping) Reflex Normal age of response
38 weeks gestation - 2 months

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