LSP

Question 1

Kemps test

Answer 1

Positive test is when there is a pattern of radicular pain in the thigh or leg after compression
* Indicating compression on the nerve root

Positive test is localised pain

Tests for acute inflammatory lesions, local sprain/strain, facet irrititaion, or spinal fracture

Question 2

Slump test

Answer 2

Positive test is reproduction of symptoms - shooting or electrical leg pain

Tests for increased pressure on th nerve root

Positive test is localised lumbrosacral pain

Tests for acute inflammatory lesions, local sprain/strain, facet irrititaion, or spinal fracture

Question 3

SLR test

Answer 3

Positive test is radicular pain leg pain and localised low back pain

Radicular pain = compression on nerve root
Localised LBP = piriformis entrapment, SI/lumbar strain/sprain, SI inflammation

70 degrees + = tightness of the hamstrings, gluteus maximus, or hip capsule, or pathology of the hip or sacroiliac joints

30-70 degrees = L4-S1 disc herniation, presents as neurological symptoms

Question 4

Femoral nerve traction test

Answer 4

Positive test is radicular pain in the anterior thigh

Tests for femoral nerve or root compression (L2-L4)