Nervous System Exam (other than cranial)

Now I am going to check the power of muscles of your body (power)
Plz place your arms like this ( show pt. how to place his arms)
push out, pull in
push up, push down

Now you legs
Push out, pull in

Now your feet
Push up, push down

Now I am going to check your jerks with this soft rubber instrumet, it wont hurt you. (reflexes)

First your elbows

your wrists

your knees

your ankle

Now I am going to check sensations of your body, do you feel it? (sensations)
Now please close your eyes and say yes whenever you feel it.