lumbar special tests

Question 1

what 3 tests are used to assess if low back pain is caused by endurance deficits?

Answer 1

Sorenson test
prone isometric chest raise test
supine isometric chest raise test

Question 2

what special tests are used for discogenic symptoms?

Answer 2

centralization
slump test
SLR
Well Leg Raise

Question 3

what 3 nerves are commonly assessed in LE

Answer 3

sciatica
tibial
common peroneal

Question 4

what test is used to assess lateral lumbar disc herniation?

Answer 4

femoral nerve tension test (prone)

Question 5

the crossed femoral nerve tension test is used to assess?

Answer 5

upper lumbar herniation

Question 6

what test is used for facet jt pain?

Answer 6

extension rotation test

Question 7

what tests are used to assess level of instability at the spine? (5)

Answer 7

PA mob,
Passive Physiological Intervertebral Movements (PPIVMs) Extension & flexion
passive lumbar extension in prone
prone instability test

Question 8

what tests are used for lumbar spine stenosis

Answer 8

2 stage treadmill test
CPRs

Question 9

what is the CPR for lumbar stenosis? (5)
< 1/5 present (96% SEN)
4/5 present (98 SPE)

Answer 9

bilateral symptoms
leg pain > back pain
pain during walk/standing
pain relief w. sitting
>48yo

Question 10

tests for compression fxs (3)

Answer 10

percussion test
supine test
Roman’s CPR

Question 11

what’s included in Roman’s CPR?
< 1/5 present (95% SEN)
4/5 present (96 SPE)

Answer 11

> 52yo
no presence of leg pain
BMI <22
does not exercise regularly
female