Lumbar Orthopedic Tests Flashcards
Test that identifies scoliosis
Adams
Tests that identify intervertebral disc disorder for the thoracic or lumbar region
Milgrams and SLR+Bragard’s (tests). Signs - Amoss, Antalgia, Cox, Minors
Tests that address low back pain/differentiates lumbar issues from pelvic issues as the source
Anterior Innominate Test, Belt Test, Goldthwaite’s
Test that evaluates the patient for an anterior inferior sacrum
Anterior Innominate Test
Test that points to pelvic pain that could be caused by TB
Hibbs
Prone tests that evaluate the patient for SI subluxation or lesion
Erichsen’s, Hibbs, Yeoman’s
Supine test that evaluates for SI subluxation or lesion by stressing the Y ligament
Gaenslen’s
Test that evaluates for SI subluxation or lesion in which the unaffected thigh is flexed toward the abdomen
Gaenslen’s
Test that evaluates for SI subluxation, lesion, OR lumbosacral subluxation
Goldthwaite’s
Test that evaluates for SI lesion in the absence of hip pathology
Hibb’s
Test that evaluates for SI lesion with internal rotation of the femoral head
Hibb’s
Test that has a clinical pearl of systemic findings that may suggest the existence of TB
Hibb’s
Side-lying test that evaluates the patient for SI subluxation, lesion, sprain, or fracture
Iliac Compression Test
Side-lying test that evaluates for SI subluxation where the affected leg is extended and the unaffected thigh is flexed
Lewin Gaenslen’s
Standing test that evaluates the patient for unilateral or bilateral hamstring spasm as seen in sciatic radiculopathy
Lewin Standing Test
