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Purpose Schober’s test is classically used to determine if there is a decrease in lumbar spine range of motion (flexion), most commonly as a result of ankylosing spondylitis.[1]. The measurement of this test is useful for Screening the status of ankylosing spondylitis disease Determination of progression and therapeutic effects of ankylosing spondylitis and other pathologic conditions associated..

Purpose The purpose of the test is to distinguish between leg paresis that is psychogenic from that which is genuine. Genuine leg weakness seen in paresis is considered to be "organic," and other causes of leg paresis that is not related to a neuropathological process is considered to be "nonorganic." Technique Hoover's sign is a motor sign. It is based on the principle of crossed extensor refle..

Sacroiliac Compression Test Purpose The Sacroiliac Joint (SIJ) Compression Test or “Approximation Test” is a pain provocation test which stresses the SIJ structures, in particular, the posterior SIJ ligament, to attempt to replicate a patient’s symptoms (Laslett and Williams; 1994) Technique The patient is side-lying and the examiner's hands are placed over the upper part of the iliac crest (장골능..

Def. The Trendelenburg test is a quick physical examination that can assist the therapist to assess for any hip dysfunction. A positive Trendelenburg test usually indicates weakness in the hip abductor muscles: gluteus medius and gluteus minimus. These findings can be associated with various hip abnormalities such as congenital hip dislocation, rheumatic arthritis, osteoarthritis. A positive tes..