Tools for Clinical Neurological Exams

Neurological testing tools help clinicians assess reflexes, sensation, vibration response, and related findings during patient evaluations and rehabilitation assessments.

Support for Sensory and Nerve Screening

Sensory testing products such as monofilaments, tuning forks, and two-point discriminators can assist with screening light touch, protective sensation, and changes in nerve response.

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For Screening and Assessment Use

Neurological and sensory testing tools are intended to support clinical screening and assessment. They should be used by trained professionals and interpreted as part of a complete patient evaluation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What are neurological and sensory testing tools used for?

Neurological and sensory testing tools are used to help assess reflexes, sensation, vibration sense, protective sensation, and related clinical findings during a neurological or rehabilitation evaluation.

What products are commonly used for sensory testing?

Common sensory testing tools include monofilaments, tuning forks, sensory wheels, two-point discriminators, and other devices used to check light touch, pressure, vibration, and sensory response.

What is a reflex hammer used for?

A reflex hammer is used to check tendon reflexes during a neurological exam. Clinicians commonly use it to assess reflex responses in areas such as the knee, ankle, elbow, and wrist.

Neurological & Sensory Testing in Canada

Shop neurological and sensory testing tools for reflex checks, sensation testing, vibration sense, and clinical screening assessments.

Neurological and sensory testing tools are used to help assess reflexes, sensation, vibration sense, protective sensation, and other clinical findings during patient evaluations. These tools are commonly used in physiotherapy, chiropractic, podiatry, medical, rehabilitation, occupational therapy, and healthcare education settings.

Options may include reflex hammers, monofilaments, tuning forks, sensory wheels, two-point discriminators, and other tools used to support neurological screening and sensory assessment.

Reflex Testing and Neurological Screening

Reflex hammers are commonly used to check tendon reflexes as part of a neurological exam. They help clinicians observe reflex responses in areas such as the knee, ankle, elbow, and wrist.

Sensory Testing and Protective Sensation

Monofilaments and other sensory testing tools may be used to assess light touch, pressure response, and protective sensation. These tools are often used in diabetic foot screening and nerve-related assessments.

Vibration Sense and Clinical Assessment

Tuning forks and related assessment tools can help clinicians check vibration sense and compare sensory findings over time as part of a broader clinical evaluation.

Answers to common questions about this category are available below.

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