South African Journal of Physiotherapy (Nov 1990)

The neurodevelopmental assessment of the high risk infant

  • V. Magasiner,
  • C. Molteno

DOI
https://doi.org/10.4102/sajp.v46i4.779
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 46, no. 4
pp. 13 – 16

Abstract

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This article describes how postural tone, postural reactions and basic reflexes can be used to evaluate the neurodevelopmental status of the infant. It includes a simple assessment which can be used in a practical setting.

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