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Neurological Examination

Explore Neurological Examination at ptreha.com—a focused reference for assessing movement and identifying useful clinical signs, organised by anatomical area.

Babinski Sign

Babinski Sign

The Babinski Sign is a neurological examination finding used to assess the plantar response and provide information about corticospinal tract function. In neurologically mature…

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Supine Roll Test

Supine Roll Test

The Supine Roll Test, also called the supine head-roll test or Pagnini–McClure test, is a diagnostic positional maneuver used to assess the horizontal semicircular…

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Dynamic Gait Index

Dynamic Gait Index

The Dynamic Gait Index (DGI) is a standardized clinical assessment of walking performance under increasingly demanding conditions. It was developed to examine the ability…

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Timed Up and Go Test

Timed Up and Go Test

The Timed Up and Go Test is a functional performance assessment used to examine basic mobility during a short sequence of everyday movements. It…

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Clonus Test

Clonus Test

The Clonus Test is a neurological clinical assessment used to identify rhythmic, involuntary muscle contractions produced by a sudden sustained stretch. It is most…

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Rebound Test

Rebound Test

The Rebound Test, also called the Stewart–Holmes maneuver or Stewart holmes test, is a neurological bedside assessment used during examination of motor control and…

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Unterberger Test

Unterberger Test

The Unterberger Test, also called the Fukuda–Unterberger or Fukuda stepping test, is a vestibular and neurological clinical performance assessment in which a person steps…

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Heel-to-Shin Test

Heel-to-Shin Test

The Heel-to-Shin Test is a bedside neurological assessment used to examine lower-limb coordination and detect features of limb ataxia, particularly dysmetria. It is commonly…

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Finger-to-Nose

Finger-to-Nose Test

The Finger-to-Nose Test is a bedside neurological assessment used to examine upper-limb coordination during a goal-directed movement. It is commonly used as part of…

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