Lumbar spine special test

Question 1

Radiating Pain (Sciatica / Lumbar Radiculopathy)

Answer 1

• Kemp’s t
• Neurodynamic (SLR, SLUMP, PKB, SLUMP knee bend)

Question 2

Mobility Deficit

Answer 2

• Limited and painful end range active/passive ROM
• Fingertip to floor test
• Modified Schober test

Question 3

Movement Coordination Impairment (Instability)

Answer 3

• Prone instability t
  Aberrant movement:
  1. Painful arc with FL or return from FL
  2. Instability catch sign (active flexion test)
  3. Gower’s sign
  4. Inverted lumbopelvic rhythm
• supine & prone bridge test

Question 4

Persistent LBP

Answer 4

• Catastrophizing scale
• Fear-Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire