Test: Thoracic / Trunk Compression Test

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Background/Purpose

The purpose of this test is to axially load the thoracic and lumbar spine to possible vertebral, joint, disc or radicular issues.

Procedure

With the subject seated, the clinician provides an axial compressive force caudally.
Performed: Bilaterally

Dialog

With the subject seated, the clinician provides an axial compressive force caudally.

Criteria

• No pain
• No spine buckling or shifting

Measurement

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LOINC Code

0

Scale/Grading

Pass/Fail