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TONIC LABYRINTHINE REFLEX!! CASE STUDY [@posturepro ] The tonic labyrinthine reflex (TLR) is a primitive reflex found in newborn humans. With this reflex, tilting the head back while lying on the back causes the back to stiffen and even arch backwards, the legs to straighten, stiffen, and push together, the toes to point, the arms to bend at the elbows and wrists, and the hands to become fisted or the fingers to curl. The presence of this reflex beyond the newborn stage creates abnormal extensio

Primitive Reflex Integration 🧠The Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex(TLR) is a reflex pattern that is present at birth and activated by the movement of the head’s position. 🧠The TLR helps differentiate and coordinate the front and back of the body. The coordination of these two position helps the brain and body to coordinate the flex ion and extension muscle movements, muscle tone, upright posture, front back coordination, vestibular skills, proprioception and spatial body awareness. #thespeechclinicdu

What is the TLR reflex? Miss Emily shares what it is and how to integrate it. Let me know if this is helpful in the comments. I’d love for you to share with a mom who may not understand why her child is not crawling. #pediatrics | All Kids Are Perfect