The Babinski reflex, or Babinski sign, is a reflex response in the bottom part of the foot. It occurs as a reaction to stroking the sole of the foot with a blunt object. The Babinski reflex is one ...

Brisk reflexes refer to an above-average response during a reflex test. During a reflex test, your doctor tests your deep tendon reflexes with a reflex hammer to measure your response. This test is ...

Hoffman’s sign or reflex is a test that doctors use to examine the reflexes of the upper extremities. The sign takes its name from a German neurologist called Johann Hoffman. Other names for the sign ...

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When you’re talking about your baby’s growth, you probably don’t expect the word “parachute” to be part of the conversation. That said, the parachute reflex is something you should know about.