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Back, Cervical, Clinical Tests, Legs, Neck Pain, Thoracic, Upper Back Pain

Soto-Hall Test

Purpose of Soto-Hall Test: To determine if there is a fracture or a lesion of the lower cervical and/or thoracic vertebral joints (1) or to apply traction on the spinal cord and find if there is mass such as a tumour (2). Patient position: Supine lying. Examiner position: Beside the patient, Standing at the patient’s head side. Procedure: Perform the limb/joint positioning sequence in the … Continue reading Soto-Hall Test

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Back, Clinical Tests, Lower Back Pain, Neck Pain, Neurologic, Upper Back Pain

Lhermitte’s Sign

Purpose of Lhermitte’s Sign: To determine if there is a dural or meningeal irritation in the spine or to check if the dorsal column of the spinal cord is hyperexcitable due to demyelination. Patient position: Long sitting. Examiner position: Standing beside the examining table while the patient is in a long sitting position. Procedure: The examiner performs a gentle, passive flexion of the patient’s neck … Continue reading Lhermitte’s Sign

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