A reflex is an automatic body movement that happens involuntarily in response to a stimulus. Healthcare providers sometimes test a person's reflexes as part of a routine or diagnostic exam.

Necessary tools include a reflex hammer, a safety pin, and a marking pen. The best reflex hammer is heavy at the end and long enough so that a brisk tap can be delivered to the tendon. Pin-prick ...

The MDF® Taylor 2.0 Hammer is a Taylor-style hammer with a patented weighted design co-developed with Dr. Douglas Lanska. It accurately and effectively elicits muscle stretch reflexes ...

Hyporeflexia is not a disease but a symptom that can be detected with a reflex hammer. Other tests may be ordered to pinpoint underlying cause. The treatment of hyporeflexia varies by the cause ...

MDF® has redesigned the Queen Square Hammer with neurologist Dr. Douglas Lanska to make it even more effective for eliciting myotatic, plantar, and abdominal responses. First popularized and ...

MDF Instruments has been crafting stethoscopes, sphygmomanometers, and reflex hammers since 1971. We are honored to provide you with a 15% discount for stethoscopes and medical equipment.