Test: Long Sitting Test

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Background/Purpose

Procedure

This test helps to assess whether a toe touch limitation is due to hamstring tension or spinal flexion limitations. Patient sits on the table with legs extended. Patient attempts to touch their toes. Sacral angle should measure 80 degrees.
Performed: Bilaterally

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Patient sits on the table with legs extended. Patient attempts to touch their toes.

Criteria

• Patient touches toes with 80 degree sacral angle.
• Normal spinal curve.

Measurement

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LOINC Code

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Scale/Grading

Pass/Fail