The second hypothesis regarding the Jendrassik maneuver’s role on the patellar reflex is that it allows people to calm their nerves, and not focus on what is occurring. People who are nervous tend to subconsciously keep their muscles tightened, and they also have high sympathetic tone present. When this occurs, the patellar reflex when activated will have a reduced response. However, if you were to implement the Jendrassik maneuver it will allow the patient to take their mind off of the process, which will allow for a greater overall response. By focusing on the other muscles required to perform the Jendrassik maneuver, the patient is taking their mind off the patellar reflex, which will allow for it to occur both naturally and at heightened response
The second hypothesis regarding the Jendrassik maneuver’s role on the patellar reflex is that it allows people to calm their nerves, and not focus on what is occurring. People who are nervous tend to subconsciously keep their muscles tightened, and they also have high sympathetic tone present. When this occurs, the patellar reflex when activated will have a reduced response. However, if you were to implement the Jendrassik maneuver it will allow the patient to take their mind off of the process, which will allow for a greater overall response. By focusing on the other muscles required to perform the Jendrassik maneuver, the patient is taking their mind off the patellar reflex, which will allow for it to occur both naturally and at heightened response