Test: Vele's Reflex Stability Test

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Background/Purpose

Procedure

Patient stands with bare feet and arms at their side.Patient is asked to lean forward at the ankles without bending at the waist. As the weight is shifted off the heels to the forefoot, the muscles of the foot should engage resulting in gripping of the toes (distal inerphalangeal joints extend and proximal interphalangeal joint flex. The test is a Fail if there is delayed gripping or no gripping of the toes. Indications for a failed test could be tension in the calf or ankle. Tension in the foot joints. Weakness in the foot muscles. Decreased sensory awareness of the foot. The picture demonstrates proper activation of the right foot while the left foot in inactive.
Performed: Unilaterally

Dialog

Patient stands with bare feet and arms at their side.Patient is asked to lean forward at the ankles without bending at the waist. Look for gripping of the toes on the floor.

Criteria

• Toes grip the floor quickly and easily.

Measurement

LOINC Code

0

Scale/Grading

Pass/Fail