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
Chiropractic adjustments and a home exercise program
can help to integrate retained primitive reflexes
Please Note:
As chiropractors, we believe that treating the whole nervous system is important.
If you would like to come to our clinic for treatment regarding Retained Primitive Reflexes, we will:
Perform a thorough chiropractic and neurological exam
Provide a comprehensive intake form that will help us to focus on which reflexes might be retained
make an individualized plan for you and/or your child
Our treatments include chiropractic adjustments that usually start at 2 times per week for 1-2 months
We will send you with home exercises that must be done twice a day for at least 30-60 days (if not more!)
for your nervous system to integrate the retained primitive reflexes
Then we will re-exam to assess and plan again
We will do our best to help; however, it might not be possible to integrate Retained Primitive Reflexes
- that depends on the individual’s brain and nervous system function
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)