Journal of Kansai Physical Therapy
Online ISSN : 1349-9572
Print ISSN : 1346-9606
ISSN-L : 1346-9606
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Important Point in the Evaluation of the Deep Tendon Reflex Test
Kenji SUEHIRO
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2012 Volume 12 Pages 25-27

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Abstract
We utilize the deep tendon reflex test for the evaluation of central nervous system disease as part of physical therapy. Deep tendon reflexes are affected by the Ia fibers of the same as well as other muscles, Renshaw cells, and the upper central nervous system. In this paper, we confirm the neurophysiological significance of the deep tendon reflex and describe devices for performing the reflex test.
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