How-to technique guide
How-To Guide
How to Elicit a Deep Tendon Reflex
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Achilles Deep Tendon Reflex
aka Ankle jerk
Rule in:VHPeripheral Neuropathy, HUpper Motor Neuron Lesion, SHHypothyroidism +5 more
Rule out:VHPeripheral Neuropathy, SHUpper Motor Neuron Lesion, NHS1 Radiculopathy +4 more
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Biceps Deep Tendon Reflex
aka Biceps jerk
Rule in:VHPeripheral Neuropathy, HUpper Motor Neuron Lesion, SHC5-C6 Radiculopathy +3 more
Rule out:SHUpper Motor Neuron Lesion, MHPeripheral Neuropathy, IEC5 Myelopathy +1 more
🎬Video coming Sept 2026
Brachioradialis Deep Tendon Reflex
aka Supinator jerk
Rule in:NHCervical Radiculopathy, IEC5 or C6 Cervical Radiculopathy
Rule out:NHCervical Radiculopathy, IEC5 or C6 Cervical Radiculopathy
🎬Video coming Sept 2026
Patellar Deep Tendon Reflex
aka Knee jerk
Rule in:VHPeripheral Neuropathy, HUpper Motor Neuron Lesion, SHL3-L4 Radiculopathy +4 more
Rule out:SHPeripheral Neuropathy, SHUpper Motor Neuron Lesion, IEFemoral Nerve Injury +3 more
🎬Video coming Sept 2026
Triceps Deep Tendon Reflex
aka Triceps jerk
Rule in:SHC7 Cervical Radiculopathy, NHCervical Radiculopathy
Rule out:NHCervical Radiculopathy