Test: Seated Rotation

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Background/Purpose

Procedure

This test will assess spinal rotation without lower body (hips, knees, ankles) from the multi-segmental rotation test. Patient sits on a swivel chair with their knees together and an upright posture. Have patient place a dowel behind their head and across their shoulders and hold it in place. Instruct patient to rotate maximally to each side. Goal is 50 degrees on each side. A fail may indicate a rotational mobility or stability dysfunction. A pass may indicate a weight bearing spine or hip stability dysfunction.
Performed: Unilaterally

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Patient sits on a swivel chair with their knees together and an upright posture and a dowel behind their head and across their shoulders and rotates.

Criteria

• 50 degrees of trunk rotation

Measurement

50.00 degrees

LOINC Code

0

Scale/Grading

Pass/Fail