Dorsal-foot reflex

The dorsal foot reflex is a chain, cross, formed by the receptors of the Achilles tendons of the soles and joints of the tibia and fibula with intermediate and receptors of the lower group of the gluteal muscles, sometimes extending to the joint area. If the main agonic wave passes through the tissues at high speed, then the corrective, transmitting accurate information about the pressure and tension of the tissues, the return wave moves more slowly and can be caught by special techniques.

The dorsilateral reflex for the foot is a posterural biomechanical characteristic. Depends on the condition of the Achilles tendon, its possible deformation, the tension of the extensor of the big toe and the condition of the ligaments. Reflects the tone of the muscles of the buttocks and hip joint. It manifests itself as a contraction of agonist muscles in response to dorsiflexion of the foot, caused by a change in the strength and/or direction of the irritating stimulus. Occurs when the position of the lower extremities changes, or there is a local disturbance of blood flow in the buttocks or hip joint. The reaction may be uneven in different parts of the hip joint; it is also determined by the presence of a connection between the excitation zone and the paternal centers.

The study of corrective reactions of these interarticular joints helps to identify a significant number of pathological conditions of these structures and adjacent tissues. The method allows you to timely detect their initial manifestations.