Straight Leg Raise Test 6
Straight Leg Raise Test 6 – Modified for patients who cannot lie supine Purpose of Straight Leg Raise Test 6: 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: Side-lying with a pillow in-between two legs, … Continue reading Straight Leg Raise Test 6