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Why would leg not jerk or move when hit with the hammer at doctor's office?

Q: why would leg not jerk or move when hit with the hammer at doctor's office?

: You were not relaxed or there is a problem. I have my patients stare at the ceiling and link their fingers And try to pull them apart while I am tapping if just tapping does not work

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

You were not relaxed or there is a problem. I have my patients stare at the ceiling and link their fingers And try to pull them apart while I am tapping if just tapping does not work

Answered 10/25/2022

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Why would leg not jerk or move when hit with the hammer at doctor's office?

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