Description
Reflexes are important to everyone, because they affect the accuracy and speed of reaction. Good reflexes are above all important for athletes, where the speed of reaction is one of the most important sports qualities. Most sports examinations include reflex tests, because they can also indicate potential problems with the peripheral or central nervous system.
The reflex hammer is a basic medical instrument that doctors use to test deep tendon reflexes. Reflex testing is an important part of neurological examination. There are several different types of reflex hammers, and this one in front of you is a hammer made according to the methodology of the famous Taylor.
Reflex examinations are painless and everyone knows what they look like. Reflex hammer usually strikes the kneecap connected with tendon, and then the speed of the reaction is observed, actually speed of the response to the impact, as well as strength of that response.
Hammer for reflex speed measuring
MSD Taylor Hammer is instrument found in most sports doctor's offices. It is intended for professionals and is suitable for frequent use. Hammer contains metal handle and triangle head whose edges are coated with rubber, so it doesn’t cause pain when testing the reflex.
Reflex strength is used to determine disorders of the central and peripheral nervous system, such are hyperreflexia or excessive reflexes and hyporeflexia or decreased reflexes.
Reflex strength measuring device
With help of the MSD Taylor Hammer, any tendon or joint in the body can be tested, it does not have to be only knee. MSD Taylor Hammer gives extremely accurate results. Examination is performed by gently hitting the joint with a hammer, in direction of appropriate tendon. In that way, the reflex contraction of the corresponding muscle is caused.
MSD Taylor Hammer is easy to clean which makes it suitable for use by busy doctors. It is simply wiped with detergent or alcohol, and it is ready for reuse.
Product details
Sadrži metalnu dršku i glavu čije su ivice gumirane kako ne bi izazvale bol prilikom testiranja refleksa. Namenjen je profesionalcima i pogodan je za čestu upotrebu.
Jednostavno se može očisiti što ga čini pogodnim za upotrebu u prometnim ordinacijama.