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