About this episode

The episode discusses the assessment of deep tendon reflexes in a patient with Guillain-Barré syndrome.

Garret is a 30-year-old patient who was hospitalized 3 days ago after being diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome. During examination, the patient is able to perform repeated seated marches without difficulty. However, the therapist notes impaired sensation in a glove-and-stocking distribution and difficulty with heel- and toe-walking. The therapist decides to assess the hip flexor deep tendon reflex. Which of the following reflex grades is MOST likely? A) 0 B) 1+ C) 2+ D) 4+ Join the FREE NPTE Facebook Group: www.nptegroup.com

People in this episode

Host: Kyle Rice

Topics covered

• deep tendon reflex
• physical therapy
• Guillain-Barré syndrome
• patient assessment
• neurological examination

Keywords

• deep tendon reflex
• Guillain-Barré syndrome
• physical therapy
• patient assessment
• neurological examination

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