How to Test for a Tilting Reaction Reflex
Things You'll Need
- Tilt board
- Table
Instructions
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Test the prone tilting reaction by laying the baby prone on a tilt board like a seesaw. Slowly tilt the board and wait for a response. A normal reaction is for the subject to curve his trunk against the displacement of the center of gravity.
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Lay the baby flat on his back on a table to begin the postural fixation in supine test to evaluate the supine tilting reaction. Encourage the infant to reach with one arm and push that shoulder. The baby should show a slight curving of the spine as he briefly loses his balance.
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Place the baby on all fours on the floor to test the quadruped tilting reaction. Push shoulder and all four limbs and observe the reaction. The child should rotate the body to maintain a crawling position.
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Test the standing tilting reaction in children and adults using one of several variations of the Romberg Test. Instruct the subject to close his eyes and place his feet either tightly together or heel to toe. Push the subject's chest or shoulder and observe his reaction to regain his balance. Excess swaying is called "Romberg's sign."
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