In this video: How to test extensor thrust reflex (one of spinal reflexes), its positive response and its clinical importance.

The Extensor Thrust Reflex is a type of reflex action where a sudden pressure (typically applied to the sole of the foot) triggers an automatic extension of the leg or other body part. This reflex is involved …

The meaning of EXTENSOR THRUST is a sudden reflex extension of a leg in response to upward pressure applied to the sole.

Also called Neonatal Reflexes, the primitive reflexes are the reflex actions arising from Central Nervous System (CNS) that are typically present in childhood but not present in healthy or neurological intact …

The extensor thrust is a fundamental biomechanical phenomenon characterized by the rapid, forceful extension of the lower limb joints, primarily the knee and ankle, to generate power and propel the body.

Jun 26, 2023 · In the past, whole body extensor spasms were often referred to as an Extensor Thrust or Extensor Thrust pattern, referring to the extension which could suddenly and forcefully occur at the …

a reflex extension of the leg caused by applying a stimulus to the sole of the foot. The reflex normally occurs each time a person takes a step in walking or running, signaling a need for body support and …

When the knee is tapped, the nerve that receives this stimulus sends an impulse to the spinal cord, where it is relayed to a motor nerve. This causes the quadriceps muscle at the front of the thigh to …

Sep 24, 2025 · The extensor thrust reflex is a primitive neonatal reflex characterized by extension of the leg upon stimulation of the sole of the foot. It is mediated at the spinal cord level, is normally present …

Dr. J.J. Mowder-Tinney leads a LIVE webinar on assessment and treatment techniques that really work to improve knee extensor thrust in gait. You will leave with specific strategies to help you start to …