Special Tests & Examination

Leg-Straightening Reflex

What is the “Leg-Straightening Reflex” used for? How to perform the “Leg-Straightening Reflex”? What is the…

What is the “Startle Reflex” used for? How to perform the “Startle Reflex”? What is the…

What is the "Galant Reflex (Trunk Incurvation)" used for? Galant reflex is present at birth and…

What is the "Ortolani’s Test" used for? Developmental dysplasia of the hip in newborn. How to…

What is the "Towel Test" used for? Towel test is used to evaluate the children with…

What is the “Tonic Neck Reflexes” used for? There are both asymmetric and symmetric tonic neck…

How to perform the "Vertical Suspension Positioning"? The infant is held upright and facing away from…

How to perform the "Foot Grasp Reflex"? The reflex is tested with the infant supine. When…

How to perform the "Walking or Stepping Reflex"? The walking or stepping reflex is elicited by…

How to perform the "Placing Reaction"? The placing reaction is tested separately for the lower and…