The Queen Square Reflex hammer was designed for the National Hospital for Nervous Diseases (today the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery) in Queen Square, London.

It was originally made from a bamboo grip in varying sizes (between 20 and 40 cm). Attached to this was a metal plate (diameter approx. 5 cm) with a rubber stop.

Today, the hammer is made with a plastic handle and has a tip for the testing of plantar reflexes. It is among the most popular reflex hammers.

• Original design from the 1920s
• chromed copper plate
• flexible nylon grip
• the tip is suited for the percussion of the abdomen and to cause plantar muscle reflexes
• Plate diameter: approx. 4 cm
• Length: 34 cm
• Weight: approx. 94 g
• 3 year warranty

The heavier construction relative to other reflex hammers is actually an advantage as it promotes correct handling. With gravity assisting, it is easier for the user to strike with the same force every time. This results in getting reflex responses that are actually comparable and therefore aids in recognizing heightened or reduced reflexes with certainty.

The metal handle is balanced to give a good swing and is pointed at the end for the stimulation of skin and plantar muscle reflexes.

• the most popular reflex hammer
• grip with neurologic point for stimulating stretch and skin reflexes
• metal grip
• length 24 cm
• weight ca. 170 g (metal version) respectively ca. 210 g (Black Edition)