8: Sitting slouched, straighten patient’s leg, lift toes, and bend head forward. Is it painful or is altered sensation felt? | |
yes, next |
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9: Therapist lifts painful leg straight up into the air. Is it painful or is altered sensation felt? Patient may lift head to test further | |
yes, next |
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10: Test reflexes, myotomes, and dermatomes. Are some positive? | |
yes |
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Disc pain
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Feel the muscle bellies along the lower spine and above the pelvis is it painful to touch? | |
yes |
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Muscle spasm/ strain
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