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== Purpose<br>  ==
== Purpose<br>  ==


The prone knee bending test is a neural tension test used to stress the femoral nerve and the mid lumbar (L2-L4) nerver roots.  
The prone knee bending test is a neural tension test used to stress the femoral nerve and the mid lumbar (L2-L4) nerver roots.&nbsp;<ref>Magee DJ. Orthopedic physical assessment. Elsevier Health Sciences; 2014 Mar 25.</ref><ref>Shacklock M. Clinical neurodynamics: a new system of musculoskeletal treatment. Elsevier Health Sciences; 2005.</ref>


== Technique<br>  ==
== Technique<br>  ==

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The prone knee bending test is a neural tension test used to stress the femoral nerve and the mid lumbar (L2-L4) nerver roots. [1][2]

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  1. Magee DJ. Orthopedic physical assessment. Elsevier Health Sciences; 2014 Mar 25.
  2. Shacklock M. Clinical neurodynamics: a new system of musculoskeletal treatment. Elsevier Health Sciences; 2005.