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=== Testing for Persistent Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex === | === Testing for Persistent Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex === | ||
To test for the Tonic labyrinthine Reflex, the child should stand with feet together and arms beside the body. The child will then lift the head up, close the eyes and hold for 10 seconds. After 10 seconds, the child should look down slowly and hold for another 10 seconds. Repeat the whole process for four times. <ref name=":0">M; GEZCAMP-B. [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29379547/ <nowiki>Persistence of primitive reflexes and associated motor problems in healthy preschool children [Internet]. Archives of medical science</nowiki>] : AMS. U.S. National Library of Medicine; [cited 2023Apr22]. Available from: <nowiki>https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29379547/</nowiki> </ref> | |||
If a child has persistent Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex, they may experience various symptoms such unsteady balance during tests, | If a child has persistent Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex, they may experience various symptoms such unsteady balance during tests, alteration in muscle tone, disorientation or loss of balance completely. <ref name=":0" /> It is important to supportive child throughout the test and cease testing if the child becomes dizzy or nauseous.{{#ev:youtube|v=b7m7poKTxaQ&t=19s}} | ||
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
The Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex refers to the response of an infant's body when held in a prone suspension. When the infant's neck is flexed, their shoulders protract and their hips flex. However, when the baby's neck is extended, their shoulders retreat and their hips extend.[1]
Emergence & Integration[edit | edit source]
The Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex emergences by two weeks from birth. It usually integrates by 24 months.[2]
Position[edit | edit source]
Placing infant into prone and supine position
Stimulus & Response[edit | edit source]
In the prone position, the baby will flex the neck and limbs. In supine position, the baby will extend the neck and limbs.
Clinical Implication[edit | edit source]
Testing for Persistent Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex[edit | edit source]
To test for the Tonic labyrinthine Reflex, the child should stand with feet together and arms beside the body. The child will then lift the head up, close the eyes and hold for 10 seconds. After 10 seconds, the child should look down slowly and hold for another 10 seconds. Repeat the whole process for four times. [3]
If a child has persistent Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex, they may experience various symptoms such unsteady balance during tests, alteration in muscle tone, disorientation or loss of balance completely. [3] It is important to supportive child throughout the test and cease testing if the child becomes dizzy or nauseous.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Polin RA, Ditmar MF. Pediatric Secrets E-Book. St. Louis: Mosby; 2010.
- ↑ Capute AJ, Wachtel RC, Palmer FB, Shapiro BK, Accardo PJ. A prospective study of three postural reactions. Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology. 2008;24(4):314–20.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 M; GEZCAMP-B. Persistence of primitive reflexes and associated motor problems in healthy preschool children [Internet]. Archives of medical science : AMS. U.S. National Library of Medicine; [cited 2023Apr22]. Available from: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29379547/
