Equilibrium Reflex

Question 1

Prone Tilting

Equilibrium Reflex

Answer 1

Onset/Integration:
Appears @ 5M (Persist)

Stimulus:
Baby on tilt board & raise 1 side/surface

Purpose:
Spine will curve on raised side; both arms & legs will extend & abduct

Helps Maintain Equilibrium w/o arm support; ability to make postural adjustments

Question 2

Supine Tilting

Equilibrium Reflex

Answer 2

Onset/Integration:
Appears @ 7-8 M

Stimulus:
Baby in supine on tilt board & raise 1 side

Purpose:
Spine will curve on raised side; both arms & legs will extend & abduct

Helps Maintain Equilibrium w/o arm support; ability to make postural adjustments

Question 3

Quadruped Tilting

Equilibrium Reflex

Answer 3

Onset/Integration:
Appears @ 9-12M

Stimulus:
Baby on all 4’s on tilt board & raise 1 side

Purpose:
Spine will curve on raised side; both arms & legs will extend & abduct

Helps Maintain Equilibrium w/o arm support; ability to make postural adjustments

Question 4

Standing Tilting

Equilibrium Reflex

Answer 4

Onset/Integration:
Appears @ 12-21 M

Stimulus:
Baby on tilt board & raise 1 side

Purpose:
Spine will curve on raised side; both arms & legs will extend & abduct

Helps Maintain Equilibrium w/o arm support; ability to make postural adjustments