Test: Long Sitting

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Background/Purpose

Procedure

This test differentiates between posterior hip/thigh tension and spinal flexion limits. Patient sits on table with hips flexed and knees extended. Patient attempts to touch their toes. Goal of 80 degree sacral angel.
Performed: Bilaterally

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Patient sits on table with hips flexed and knees extended and attempts to touch their toes.

Criteria

• Touch toes with at least 80 degree sacral angle.
• Uniform spine angle

Measurement

80.00 degrees

LOINC Code

0

Scale/Grading

Pass/Fail