Slump Test

Published July 2, 2026 Read time 1 min read Readers 4
Slump Test

What is the "Slump Test" used for?

  • Detecting Disc Bulging or Herniation

How to perform the "Slump Test"?

  • Sitting with the back straight, the patient is encouraged to slump into lumbar and thoracic flexion while looking straight ahead.
  • Then the patient fully flexes the neck and extends one knee.
  • Last, the patient dorsiflexes the ipsilateral foot.

What is the positive result?

  • Positive if reproduction of familiar radicular pain occurs

Test Accuracy

  • Sensitivity: 84 %
  • Specificity: 83 %

References

  • Netter’s Orthopaedic Clinical Examination book