Flexion withdrawal reflex

Original Editor - Ahmed Essam

Top Contributors - Ahmed Essam and Rucha Gadgil

Position

Child supine lying position both arms beside the body head at neutral position.

Stimulus

Therapist scratch sole of the foot rt or left

Response

Withdrawal of stimulated leg from the stimulus with extension of toes, dorsiflexion of ankle, hip & knee flexion.

Duration

First two months after birth.