Thoracic

Question 1

Sitting
Patient slumps so spine flexes and shoulders sag forward while chin is held, and head erect. Ask if there are any symptoms. If not, flex neck and hold head down and shoulders slumped to check for symptoms. If none, passively extend one knee to check for symptoms. If none, passively dorsal flex foot of same leg to check for symptoms. Repeat with other leg.

Answer 1

Slump Test

Impingement of the dura and spinal cord or nerve roots.

Symptoms of sciatic pain or reproduction of the patient’s symptoms