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It was originally made from a bamboo grip in varying sizes (between 20 and 40 cm).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
