Shin-Tapping
Shin-Tapping
A modification of the heel-knee-shin test or heel-shin test in which the heel is tapped repetitively on the shin before sliding it down to the foot, claimed to be a better test of motor coordination.
References
Fisher CM. An improved test of motor coordination in the lower limbs. Neurology 1961; 11: 335-336
Cross References
Ataxia; Cerebellar syndromes; Heel-knee-shin test, Heel-shin test
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