Reflex testing involves deep-tendon and abnormal reflexes. The deep-tendon reflexes are elicited by placing the muscle and its tendon under slight tension and then briskly tapping the tendon with ...

or muscle spasms Hyporeflexia is detected with a deep tendon reflex (DTR) exam. This exam uses a small rubber-tipped mallet called a reflex hammer that lightly taps reflex points to see how they work.