Primative Reflexes
Asymetric Tonic Neck Reflex
Head rotation can result in:-
- Limb extension and trunk convexity on the side of the head rotation
- Asymetric sitting which promotes scoliotic posture
- Excessive asymetric weightbearing with risk of pressure sore over one ishium or hip
Symetric Tonic Neck Reflex
- LE extension with UE flexion when head flexes
- LE Flexion with UE extension when head extends
- Forward sliding in chair (Shear risk)
- Sacral sitting with risk of sacral or coccyx pressure sore
Tonic Labyrinth Reflex
Reclining the backrest may result in:-
- Extension of trunk and extremities
- Forward sliding in chair
- Sacral sitting with risk of sacral or coccyx pressure sore
Moro's Reflex And Startle Reflex
Sudden head extension or loud noise can result in
- Alternating extension-flexion extremity movements
- Forward sliding
Negative Support Reaction
may tend to withdraw their LEs into flexion when the feet are in contact with the foot rigging. In addition hyperflexionat the hips may pull hamstringsresulting in posterior tilt, with sacral sitting.
Consequences may be:-
- Strong flexions of LEs
- Posterior pelvic tilt
- Sliding and sacral sitting
- Feet may not remain on plates