Spine Examination - Special Tests & Examination

Femoral Shear Test

Femoral Shear Test

What is the "Femoral Shear Test" used for? Assess the integrity and pain provocation of the…

Grip and Release Test

Grip and Release Test

What is the "Grip and Release Test" used for? Assess the presence of cervical myelopathy How…

Standing Flexion Test

Standing Flexion Test

What is the "Standing Flexion Test" used for? Standing flexion test (also called Piedallu test) is…

Prone Bridge Test

Prone Bridge Test

What is the "Prone Bridge Test" used for? Evaluate the endurance of the core musculature, specifically…

Lateral Shear Test

Lateral Shear Test

What is the "Lateral Shear Test" used for? Lateral Shear Test is used to determine instability…

Bicycle Test

Bicycle Test

What is the "Bicycle Test" used for? Differentiate neurogenic intermittent claudication from vascular claudication in patients…

Gaenslen Test

Gaenslen Test

What is the "Gaenslen Test" used for? Gaenslen’s test can indicate: The presence or absence of…

Patellar reflex

Patellar reflex

What is the "Patellar reflex" used for? L3-L4 Nerve Root Reflex Patellar tendon (quadriceps femoris innervated…