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Expert Opinion[edit | edit source]
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Subjective[edit | edit source]
Patient Intake[edit | edit source]
- Self‐report
- Performance‐based outcome measures
- Region‐specific historical examination
Special Questions
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- Red Flags
- Yellow Flags
Investigations
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- Radiological Considerations
Objective[edit | edit source]
Observation[edit | edit source]
- Posture
- Movement Patterns
Functional Tests
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- walking, jogging, hopping, squatting, transfers, single leg, stance, crossing legs while seated, donning/doffing socks and shoes
Palpation[edit | edit source]
- supine
- prone
- seated
Neurologic Assessment
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Movement Testing[edit | edit source]
- AROM, PROM, and Overpressure
- Repeated Movements
- Passive Intervertebral Motion (PPIVMs, PAIVMs)
- Muscle Strength - Extensor Endurance Test, Active Sit‐up Test
Special Tests
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- Quadrant Test
- Gillet Test
- McKenzie Side Glide Test
- Slump Test
- Seated Flexion Test
- Straight Leg Raise
- FABER
- Posterior Shear (POSH) Test
- Distraction Test (Posterior SIJ Compression Test)
- Supine‐to‐Sit Test
- Resisted Abduction Test
- Gaenslen Test
- Prone Instability Test (PIT)
- PIVM Testing
- Prone Knee Bend
- Waddell’s Signs
- Hoover Test
- Flexibility Assessment as appropriate