Assessment - Reflex Exam - Comparing Babinski Response Present and Absent

For more information and resources visit: https://prohealthsys.com The Babinski response is a test used to assess upper motor neuron dysfunction and is performed as follows: 1. Use the handle end of your reflex hammer, which is solid and comes to a point. 2. The patient may either sit or lie supine. 3. Start at the lateral aspect of the foot, near the heel. Apply steady pressure with the end of the hammer as you move up towards the ball (area of the metatarsal heads) of the foot. 4. When you reach t