Onychia and Paronychia of the Toe â What You Can Do. The terms onychia and paronychia refer to a type of bacterial or fungal infection that strikes the fingernails and toenails. Onychia is an infection of the nail itself, which causes inflammation of the nail and swelling of the surrounding tissue. Paronychia is an infection of the surrounding tissue, where the nail meets the skin; a paronychia infection causes inflammation, and may also lead to the formation of pus-filled abscesses.
Deep Tendon Reflexes. Using a reflex hammer, deep tendon reflexes are elicited in all 4 extremities. Note the extent or power of the reflex, both visually and by palpation of the tendon or muscle in question.
The stretch reflex prevents people from overextending their muscles. Protective response is what prevents muscles from being stretched too far. Before a workout, take time to gently and slowly stretch the muscles in order to help prevent any muscle damage.Runners who don't stretch adequately before a workout run the risk of muscle tears or other damage.Tapping the petellar tendon with a reflex hammer will trigger the knee jerk reflex.efore a workout, take time to gently and slowly stretch the muscles in order to help prevent any muscle damage. Runners who don't stretch adequately before a workout run the risk of muscle tears or other damage. Tapping the petellar tendon with a reflex hammer will trigger the knee jerk reflex.