Test: Seated Slump Test

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Background/Purpose

Procedure

This test is used to identify neuropathic pain. The patient is instructed to sit on the table with their hands at their side or on their lap. The knee crease is placed at the edge of the table. Patient then progressively flexes the cervical, thoracic, lumbar spine and pelvis. If no pain is felt, the examiner places then passively (or patient actively) extends a knee and then dorsiflexes the ankle. If neural symptoms were experienced, the patient actively extends the cervical spine. If symptoms are reduced during extension of the CS then the test is indicated as a positive. For tracking, you can measure the angle of the knee if symptoms are reproduced.
Performed: Unilaterally

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Patient sits on edge of table and flexes spine, extends knee, and dorsiflexes foot.

Criteria

• No reproduction of pain
• Full ROM

Measurement

0.00 degrees

LOINC Code

0

Scale/Grading

Pass/Fail