Plantar Grasp Reflex

Position[edit | edit source]

Child supine lying position, head at the neutral position, and arms at a neutral position.

Stimulus[edit | edit source]

The therapist applies firm pressure at sole of the foot specifically below toes

Response[edit | edit source]

Plantar flexion of toes.

Duration[edit | edit source]

From birth to four months

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Reference[edit | edit source]

  1. Nicole Edmonds. Available from:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vy18c5oGLSk