Test: Prone on Elbow Unilateral Extension

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Background/Purpose

Procedure

This test will assess lumbar motion for dysfunction and/or pain. Patient lies prone on table with elbow on table under the shoulder and forearm flat on table. Patient places opposite forearm behind their back and rotates the back and shoulder complex up and back as far as possible. Goal is 30 degrees. A fail may indicate a lumbar extension dysfunction involving the mobility or the joints or tissues or a stability/motor control dysfunction. A pass may indicate a stability or motor control dysfunction of the spine while weight bearing.
Performed: Unilaterally

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Patient lies prone and places opposite forearm behind their back and rotates the back and shoulder complex up and back as far as possible.

Criteria

• 30 degrees of trunk rotation.

Measurement

30.00 degrees

LOINC Code

0

Scale/Grading

Pass/Fail