Aim for sensation testing in Neuro patients
To see if the receptors are working Test function of
parietal lobe
How may times should you test?
Test five spots on the opposite side, but the same
position
Five spots on the normal side Five spots on the
abnormal side
Where to start?
Normal side or unaffected side
How to ask patient about sensation?
Ask once
Therapist >> Do you feel the sensation? Patient
>> Reply with yes or no.
N.B Explain to the patient that when they feel the sensation they
must say yes or no, You don't have to ask them everytime
Types of sensations
Soft touch Irritable touch Sharp touch
SOFT TOUCH
Same direction of the body hair
IRRITABLE TOUCH
Opposite direction of the body hair
SHARP TOUCH
Use a prickling object
When to use SHARP TOUCH?
When the soft touch is normal
How to test touch sensation
Patient should respond with yes or no when the feel the stimuli