Chapter 4: examining reflexes, sensory exam and gait in patients with muscle weakness

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Dr. Mark Tarnopolsky examines the patient’s reflexes in the arms and legs. He uses a 128 Hz tuning fork to assess different aspects of sensation related to numbness and tingling. The gait assessment involves standing from a seated position and then walking for a few steps.
Dr. Tarnopolsky is a neuromuscular specialist and the Director of Neuromuscular and Neurometabolic Clinic at McMaster University.