Test: Hoover Test

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Background/Purpose

Hoover test is done in order to identify neuromuscular weakness as well as lack of effort by the patient or to distinguish between leg paresis that is psychogenic from the genuine one.

Procedure

In order to perform this test, the patient is supine while examiner cups both the heels of the patient with the help of hands. The examiner places his hands under the patient's heel. The patient is then instructed to press the heels down onto the table after which asked to perform a unilateral straight leg raise.
Performed: Bilaterally

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The patient performs a unilateral straight leg raise.

Criteria

• Inability to raise leg
• Examiner does not feel pressure in the palm of the hand under the resting leg

Measurement

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LOINC Code

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Scale/Grading

Pass/Fail