The Pheasant Test
The Pheasant test, also known as the Prone Instability Test, is a clinical examination technique used to assess…
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Spine Examination
This section contains all the Special Tests for Spine examination. Learn how to examine and diagnosis the Spine region.
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Sitting Root Test
The Sitting Root Test is a neurological examination used to assess the sciatic nerve irritation or lumbar nerve…
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Prone Knee Bending Test
Prone Knee Bending Test (also known as reversed lasegue test) is used to evaluate the nerve roots of…
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Bowstring Test
The Bowstring Test is a clinical maneuver used to assess sciatic nerve tension or irritation, often performed as…
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Schepelmann Sign
Schepelmann sign is a physical examination maneuver used to differentiate between musculoskeletal and pleuropulmonary causes of chest wall…
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Rib Spring Test
The Rib Spring Test is a manual examination technique used to assess the mobility and integrity of the…
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Slump Test for Diagnosing Lumbar Disc Herniation
Slump Test is a neural physical examination that is used for detecting disc bulging / herniation of the…
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Bechterew Test
The Bechterew test, also known as the Sitting Straight Leg Raise Test, is a neurological examination technique used…
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Spurling Test Overview
Spurling's test is performed in seated position. The patient flexes the head and tilts it laterally, first to…
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Romberg Sign for Balance & Coordination
Romberg Test is a neurological examination that is used to test for balance and coordination. It assesses the…
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Passive Accessory Intervertebral Movements (PAIVMs)
Passive Accessory Intervertebral Movements are specific manual techniques applied to individual vertebrae to assess joint play and the…
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Cervical Flexion Rotation Test
The Cervical Flexion Rotation Test is used to determine the mobility of the upper cervical spine (C1–C2) and…
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