Test: Multi-Segmental Flexion

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Background/Purpose

Procedure

Patient stands with hands at sides and feet together. The patient bends forward and attempts to touch the toes with their fingers. Patient should keep the knees straight. The pelvis should move posteriorly with the thoraco-lumbar junction ending up over the feet. There should be an even amount of movement among the spinal joints. The sacral angle should be 70 degrees or greater.
Performed: Bilaterally

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Patient stands with hands at sides and feet together. The patient bends forward and attempts to touch the toes with their fingers.

Criteria

• Pelvis moves posteriorly
• T/L junction over feet
• Sacral angle 70 degrees
• Uniform spinal motion

Measurement

70 °

LOINC Code

0

Scale/Grading

Pass/Fail