Purpose of Bilateral Straight Leg Raise Test: 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 (4-6). Patient position: Supine lying. Examiner position: Standing beside the examination table, facing the patient. Procedure: Perform the limb/joint positioning sequence in the … Continue reading Bilateral Straight Leg Raise Test