The history of the research into the asymmetrical tonic neck reflex (ATNR) and the subsequent changes in methods of evaluation which have resulted from this research are traced from the early 1930s to the present day. This brief overview serves as a reminder that we must constantly re-evaluate our store of knowledge in the light of new evidence if we are to maintain effective and efficient treatment practices. Inevitably, this means reading current journal articles, especially if we are unable to carry out research ourselves.
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