Passive Straight Leg Raise Test for Low Back Pain and ...

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Passive Straight Leg Raise Test for Low Back Pain and Sciatica



A passive straight leg raise should be performed to evaluate for lumbar radiculopathy.

The test is considered positive if the patient has reproduction of radicular symptoms before 70 degrees of hip flexion.



Video via @open_michigan



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Dr. Gerald Diaz

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