Test: Supine Latisimus Dorsi Stretch - Hips Flexed

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Background/Purpose

Procedure

This test will assess the length of the Latisumus Dorsi muscle. Patient lays supine on the table with shoulders flexed to 90 degrees(forward) and palms pointing toward feet. Patient then brings knees toward chest and places the lower back flat against the table. Next have the patient place the shoulders in full flexion, laying the arms against flat on the table. A fail may indicate tissue tension in the Latisimus Dorsi or T/L fascia. A pass may indicate an extension stability dysfunction.
Performed: Bilaterally

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Patient lays supine on the table with shoulders flexed to 90 degrees(forward) and palms pointing toward feet. Patient then brings knees toward chest and places the lower back flat against the table. Next have the patient place the shoulders in full flexion, laying the arms against flat on the table.

Criteria

• Shoulders move into 180 flexion.

Measurement

180.00 degrees

LOINC Code

0

Scale/Grading

Pass/Fail