Testing for Woltman’s sign involves assessing the deep tendon reflexes, ... Rarely, individuals with hypothyroidism may have exaggerated reflexes, or hyperreflexia, rather than delayed reflexes.

Brisk reflexes refer to an above-average response during a reflex test. During a reflex test, your doctor tests your deep tendon reflexes with a reflex hammer to measure your response. This test ...

To the Editor: An interesting point concerning reflex changes in myxedema was raised by Dr. Sanders's article, "Neurologic Manifestations of Myxedema," in the March 22 issue of the Journal. "Refle ...

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 ...

Spasticity is characterized by increased stretch reflexes, resistance to passive movement with a clasp-knife phenomena, ankle clonus, and increased deep tendon reflexes.