Purpose of Straight leg raise test 1 – Basic: To test if the tension along the sciatic nerve, tibial nerve, L4,5,S1 nerve roots (1), conus medullaris (2) and the adjacent dura to the spinal cord (3) contribute to the neurologic symptoms associated with radiculopathy (4). Patient position: Supine lying. Examiner position: Standing beside the patient, at the side of the limb to be tested. Procedure: … Continue reading Straight leg raise test 1 – Basic
Prone Knee Extension Test – Saphenous Nerve Bias Purpose of Prone Knee Extension Test – Saphenous Nerve Bias: To determine if the tension along the saphenous nerve contributes to the neurologic symptoms associated with radiculopathy (1, 2). Patient position: Prone lying (3) and side-lying (4). Examiner position: Standing beside the patient, at the side of the limb to be tested. Procedure: Perform the limb/joint positioning … Continue reading Prone Knee Extension Test
Prone Knee Bend Test 2 – Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve Bias Purpose of Prone Knee Bend Test 2: To determine if the tension along the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve contributes to the neurologic symptoms associated with radiculopathy (1, 2). Patient position: Prone lying. Examiner position: Standing beside the patient, at the side of the limb to be tested. Procedure: Perform the limb/joint positioning sequence in … Continue reading Prone Knee Bend Test 2
Chronic mechanical neck pain is a prevalent musculoskeletal condition that affects a significant portion of the population. It is often accompanied by postural instability, which can lead to a higher risk of falls and decreased quality of life. One of the treatment options for neck pain is spinal manipulation, which is commonly used by chiropractors, physical therapists, and osteopaths. However, the efficacy of spinal manipulation … Continue reading Can Upper Cervical Spinal Manipulation Improve Postural Sway in Patients with Chronic Neck Pain?
Purpose of Prone knee bend test 2: To determine if the tension along the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve contributes to the neurologic symptoms associated with radiculopathy (1, 2). Patient position: Prone lying. Examiner position: Standing beside the patient, at the side of the limb to be tested. Procedure: Perform the limb/joint positioning sequence in the following order: Neutral alignment at the lumbar and thoracic spine, … Continue reading Prone knee bend test 2 – Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve Bias
