Uses (Purpose of a Reflex Hammer)
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Neurological Assessment: Used to evaluate the nervous system by eliciting involuntary muscle contractions during deep tendon reflex (DTR) testing.
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Diagnosing Disorders: Helps identify potential upper or lower motor neuron lesions, nerve damage, radiculopathy, and spinal cord abnormalities.
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Testing Specific Reflexes: Suitable for assessing patellar (knee-jerk), Achilles, biceps, triceps, and plantar (Babinski) reflexes.
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Evaluating Nerve Pathway Integrity: Determines how well sensory and motor signals travel between the muscles, spinal cord, and brain.












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