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Spine test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| SLR | Rule out/in a disc herniation and measure nerve sensitivity pt. in supine perneol n- PF and Inversion SLR suraln n - DF and Inversion SLR tibial n - DF EV if postive change something 2 joints away like ADD or ABD |
| Slump test | disc herniation and neurological involvement pt. seated with ABD legs together and hand behind flex at lumbar and thoracic flex cervical extend unilvoed knee if nothing changes DF can be added change joint level two joint away BOTH |
| sacroiliac distraction test | SI mobility defects Pt. in supine cross my arms and put on ASIS apply posterior lateral force look for reprdotuion symptoms |
| sharp purser test | upper cervical stability pt. seated flex cervical spine palpate C2 with pincher grasp then have pt. cervical down and add posterior translation (push up - u keep holding head in arm) |
| alar ligament | cervical stability pt. sitting one hand on head other on c2 process with pinche grasp side bend head and should feel c2 move opposite direction do other side positive test -c2 does NOT move |
| Cervical Distraction test | cervical radiculopathy (nerve root problem) pt. sitting heal of both hand grasp under occuput (careful with ears) and pull upward force positvie test - decrease of sx |
| vertebral artery insufficiency test | asses thoracic outlet syndrome pt. sitting rotate head contra side 10 seconds then neutral 10 seconds then extension 10 seconds and back to neutral for 10 seconds. IF negative do Ipsilateral rotation WITh extension 10 sec positive - dysphagia, dysar, |
| roose test | asses thoracic outlet syndrom pt. sitting pt. and arms to 90 both open and close fist for 1 minute quickiluy as possible positive - haviness or tingly |