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One Legged Hyperextension Test
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Other Names
- Stork Standing Test
- One Leg Standing Lumbar Extension Test
Purpose
the One Legged Hyperextension Test[1]
- Evaluate the Sacroiliac Joint as a cause of lower back pain
Description
- Patient is standing, facing away from examiner
- One foot is placed against the wall for support
- The patient hyperextends backwards, examinar may help stabilize patient
- Positive test
- Sacroiliac joint region pain increased on hyperextension
Pathology
Evidence
- Unknown
See Also
References
- ↑ Masci, Lorenzo, et al. "Use of the one-legged hyperextension test and magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis of active spondylolysis." British Journal of Sports Medicine 40.11 (2006): 940-946.
Created by:
John Kiel on 26 May 2020 13:59:36
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21 April 2023 21:14:50
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