Cervical Special Test Descriptions

Question 1

Kemp’s Test

Answer 1

Neck extension plus rotation

Question 2

Jackson’s Test

Answer 2

Rotation and Compression which Compresses the intervertebral foramina on the same side as the rotation

Question 3

Spurling’s Test

Answer 3

Lateral flexion + compression

Causes maximal foraminal compression

Question 4

Cervical Distraction

Answer 4

Distraction of cervical spine would decrease neurological sx of foraminal stenosis

Question 5

Valsalva

Answer 5

take a deep breath and hold it while bearing down, as if moving the bowels

Question 6

ULTT 1

Answer 6

Shoulder depression and abduction(110°), elbow extension, supination, wrist extension, finger extension, contralateral flexion of c/s

Question 7

ULTT 2

Answer 7

Shoulder depression and abduction(10°) and external rotation, elbow extension, supination, wrist extension, finger extension,contralateral flexion of c/s

Question 8

ULTT 3

Answer 8

Shoulder depression and abduction (10°) and internal rotation, elbow extension, pronation, wrist flexion and ulnar deviation, finger flexion, contralateral c/s flexion

Question 9

ULTT 4

Answer 9

Shoulder depression and abduction (hand to ear), elbow flexion, supination, wrist extension and radial deviation, finger extension, contralateral c/s flexion

Question 10

L’Hermitte’s Sign

Answer 10

Flexion of head and legs