Galanta Reflex

Galanta Reflex: what is it and how does it manifest itself?

The Galanta Reflex, or Galanta reaction, is one of the neurological reflexes that can be used to diagnose the nervous system. This reflex was named after the Italian neurologist Giuseppe Galanta, who first described it in 1890.

The Galant reaction manifests itself as a lateral deviation of the head to the side when light stimulation is applied to the skin of the lateral parts of the body, for example, by lightly pinching the skin. This occurs because stimulation of the skin causes a reflex activation of the neck muscles, which in turn causes the head to deviate towards the stimulation.

The Galant test can be used as a diagnostic tool in assessing the nervous system, especially in infants. The normal Galant reaction is usually present in children over 32 to 34 weeks of gestation and in all healthy individuals, but may be absent in some neurological diseases such as cerebral palsy and spinal muscular atrophy.

It is also worth noting that the Galant reaction may be familiar to some people and absent from others. This may depend on the individual characteristics of the nervous system and does not necessarily indicate the presence of any pathologies.

In conclusion, the Galant test is an important tool for diagnosing nervous system conditions, especially in infants. It can help identify some neurological diseases, but may also be absent in some healthy people. If you are concerned about your health or that of your child, please consult with a qualified healthcare provider for diagnosis and advice.



Galantes of Reflex

Galant Reflexes are devices created by Russian neurologist Karl Leron at the beginning of the 20th century. They received their name in honor of the famous Austrian doctor, whose name was previously borne by the motor rehabilitation techniques created by Karl Reflex himself. The device was not developed independently - it was a consistent development of old scientific developments created in many countries. But all methods involve the use of special electrodes