Babinski’s Test

Testing for:
Spasticity present with Central Nervous System Lesions

Procedure:

• Patient is supine
• Therapist runs a pointed object along the plantar aspect of the patient’s foot

Positive Sign:
Positive for CNS lesion = Extension of the big toe and abduction of the other toes. (Babinski Tests positive for infants up to a few weeks old and is negative after 5– 7 months.)