Ger Plaatsman, Edward Saulicz, Ewa Żmudzka-Wilczek

Ger Plaatsman, Edward Saulicz, Ewa Żmudzka-Wilczek – The straight leg raising test: its value in differential diagnosis and choice of therapy. Fizjoterapia Polska 2001; 1(4); 414-417

Abstract
Since 2800 BC, when ancient doctors suggested that extension of the leg should be used to examine sprained vertebrae, many authors have given opinion on how to examine disorders in the hip, pelvic and lumbar region by movements of the leg. This article does not attempt to offer yet another interpretation of the Straight Leg Raising test (SLR), but rather a review of several interpretations and differences in the test. Further, we describe the sequence of “diagnosis by treatment” using SLR as a device for differential diagnosis, and how it can help in the choice of technique for therapy.

Key words:
SLR test, physiotherapy, discopathy

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