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#Non-anatomical, widespread, referring tenderness in response to light touch. Simulation tests<br>Axial loading of the spine applying light pressure through the head<br>With the patient in standing, passive hip and shoulder rotation | |||
#Distraction test - test a positive finding on a distracted patient<br>example: If pain is found in testing hip flexion, observe the patient in tying his shoes | |||
#Regional disturbances – experiencing sensory or motor disturbances that are lacking in neurologic basis | |||
#Overreaction during examination (tension, grimacing, verbalization, tremors, etc.)<ref name="Waddell">Waddell, G., McCulloch, J.A., Kummel, E., Venner, R.M. (1980). Nonorganic Physical Signs in Low-Back Pain. Spine, 5(2), 117-125.</ref> | |||
== Evidence == | == Evidence == | ||
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Purpose
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Waddell's signs were developed to identify psychogenic, or nonorganic, manifestations of pain in patients that may have heightened emotional effects on their conditions. In order for these signs to be significantly correlated with disability, three of the five signs should be present.[1]
Technique
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- Non-anatomical, widespread, referring tenderness in response to light touch. Simulation tests
Axial loading of the spine applying light pressure through the head
With the patient in standing, passive hip and shoulder rotation - Distraction test - test a positive finding on a distracted patient
example: If pain is found in testing hip flexion, observe the patient in tying his shoes - Regional disturbances – experiencing sensory or motor disturbances that are lacking in neurologic basis
- Overreaction during examination (tension, grimacing, verbalization, tremors, etc.)[2]
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