Technique
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Patient sitting and relaxed
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Therapist supports arm is position of shoulder
abduction
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Therapist applies a brisk tap to the triceps
tendon with reflex hammer
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Comments
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Patient must be relaxed
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Amplify response by having patient cross legs
and squeeze the legs together
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Flick hammer repetitively
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Grip on hammer should be loose (hammer should
bounce when striking tendon)
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Alternate position - patient prone with forearm
over edge of table
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