When assessing infants, don’t forget about primitive reflexes 👶✨ For example, the ATNR (Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex) causes the arm and leg on the side the head is turned toward to extend, while the opposite side flexes. So if baby’s head is turned right, you’ll see extension on the right and flexion on the left — totally normal at this stage! 💡That means when you’re checking range of motion, it might look like one side is tight or restricted… but really, it’s just that reflex doing its job

This is a reflex test. Have your child walk on the outside edges of their feet. Their arms should swing naturally—just like a typical walk. But if the elbows bend, the wrists rotate inward, or the arms stiffen— That’s not poor posture. That’s a retained primitive reflex. Specifically: ATNR Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex. It should disappear after infancy. If it’s still firing? It can disrupt movement, attention, even emotional regulation. Want to test it further? Walk with toes turned out like a

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