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The technique is performed without equipment. The clonus reaction can be elicited in the same manner as eliciting a muscle stretch reflex, which involves tapping the joint's tendon when it is relaxed, often at ninety degrees of flexion. | |||
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Purpose[edit | edit source]
Clonus is a rhythmic, oscillating, stretch reflex. The cause is related to lesions in upper motor neurons and is generally accompanied by hyperreflexia. Therefore, clonus is used as part of the neurological physical exam to assess the status of a patient’s nervous system. It can be evaluated in many joints but is most commonly seen in the ankle joint by briskly dorsiflexing the foot. The test helps in differentiating between the involvement of the central nervous and peripheral nervous system.[1]
Technique[edit | edit source]
The technique is performed without equipment. The clonus reaction can be elicited in the same manner as eliciting a muscle stretch reflex, which involves tapping the joint's tendon when it is relaxed, often at ninety degrees of flexion.
Evidence[edit | edit source]
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