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=== Functional Tests<br>  ===
=== Functional Tests<br>  ===
*walking, jogging, hopping, squatting, transfers, single leg, stance, crossing legs while seated, donning/doffing socks and shoes<br>


=== Palpation  ===
=== Palpation  ===
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*AROM, PROM, and Overpressure  
*AROM, PROM, and Overpressure  
*Repeated Movements
*Passive Intervertebral Motion  
*Passive Intervertebral Motion (PPIVMs, PAIVMs)
*Muscle Strength<br>
*Muscle Strength - Extensor Endurance Test, Active Sit‐up Test<br>
 
=== Special Tests  ===
 
== References  ==


=== Special Tests<br> ===
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*[[Lumbar Quadrant Test|Quadrant Test]]
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*[[One Leg Standing Test (Gillet Test, Kinetic Test)|Gillet Test]]
*[[McKenzie Side Glide Test|McKenzie Side Glide Test]]
*Slump Test
*[[Seated Flexion Test|Seated Flexion Test]]
*Straight Leg Raise
*[[FABER Test|FABER]]
*[[Posterior Shear Test|Posterior Shear (POSH) Test]]
*[[Distraction Test|Distraction Test (Posterior SIJ Compression Test)]]
*[[Supine Long Sitting Test|Supine‐to‐Sit Test]]
*Resisted Abduction Test
*[[Gaenslen Test|Gaenslen Test]]
*[[Prone Instability Test|Prone Instability Test (PIT)]]
*PIVM Testing
*Prone Knee Bend<br>
*[[Waddell’s Signs|Waddell’s Signs]]
*[[Hoover_Test|Hoover Test]]
*Flexibility Assessment as appropriate<br>

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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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Palpation[edit | edit source]

  • supine
  • prone
  • seated

Neurologic Assessment
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Movement Testing[edit | edit source]

  • AROM, PROM, and Overpressure
  • Passive Intervertebral Motion
  • Muscle Strength

Special Tests[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]


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