Plantar Grasp Reflex
More facts about the Plantar Grasp Reflex
the purpose for the plantar reflex is to help babies learn to stand and walk
They learn balance and how to move their body upright
they gain confidence and learn to run and jump and play
What is the Plantar Grasp Reflex?
Signs of a Retained Plantar Grasp Reflex in an older child or adult:
tendency toward being flat footed or walking on the outsides of the feet
loose ankles that easily sprain
tension in legs/hips/ankles/toes
toe walking
awkward walking and running
challenges with running
gravitational Insecurity (not being confident with their sense of stability)
clumsiness
troubles with balance and vision
problems with stability
difficulties with speech and language development
Retained Primitive Reflexes affect EVERYTHING
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Retained Primitive Reflexes affect EVERYTHING 〰️
How We Can Help
Both children AND adults can have Retained Primitive Reflexes
Dr. Melanie, Dr. Laurence and Dr. Leah have taken extra courses and seminars to learn how to assess and treat people with retained primitive reflexes
We will have you fill out a comprehensive intake form that will help us to focus on which reflexes might be retained
We will do a thorough chiropractic and neurological exam
We will make an individualized plan for you and/or your child that will include chiropractic adjustments and home exercises
These home exercises must be done twice a day for at least 30 days for your nervous system to integrate the retained primitive reflexesThen we will re-exam to assess and plan again
If you would like more information, or to
make an appointment with one of our Doctors,
please call us at 403-945-2422
To help integrate the Planter Grasp Reflex, you will need to
Babies and children - Every day for 30 days
Let your child go barefoot as much as possible - they will learn different textures of carpet, hardwood, grass, cement etc.
Rub your baby’s/child’sfeet as much as possible
Tickle your baby’s/child’s feed
Adults - Every day for 30 days
weather permitting, walk barefoot in your house and outside
purchase foot rollers and foot massage balls, and rub them under your bare feet while you work on your computer or watch TV
take a makeup brush and rub it all over your feet
after you shower, rub your towel hard on the soles of both your feet
purchase foot rollers and foot massage balls, and rub them under your bare feet while you work on your computer or watch TV
Exercises to Integrate
the Plantar Grasp Reflex
These kinds of foot rollers and foot massage balls can be purchased on Amazon
(we are not affiliated with the company who sells this product and we do not receive any monetary incentive if you purchase it)