Tests For Lower Limb Reflexes

Question 1

Lower Limb Reflex test

L2, L3

Answer 1

• Adductor longus
• Side lying
• Hips and knees flexed (hit over finger)
• Look for ‘dip’ in medial thigh muscles

Question 2

Lower Limb reflex test

• L3, L4

Answer 2

• Patella tendon
• Side lying
• Knee in some flexion (hit direct tendon)

Question 3

Lower Limb reflex test

• (L4), L5

Answer 3

• TFL or gluteus medius
• Side lying
• Hips and knees flexed (hit over finger)

Question 4

Lower Limb reflex test

L5, (S1)

Answer 4

• Medial hamstring
• Side lying
• Hips and knee slightly flexed (hit over finger)

Question 5

Lower limb reflex test

• S1, (S2)

Answer 5

• Achilles Tendon
• Side lying
• Foot held gently in slight dorsiflexion