SLR Test – LE Test 6
The key terms of Test 6 include, SLR Test.
In what position is the pt for hip extension ROM?
Prone, with knees extended throughout full range
The alternate testing position for hip extension ROM is ___
Sidelying
In what position is the pt for a SLR test?
Supine with knees extended
If the measurement for a SLR test is between 68-80 degrees, the test is ___
Negative (normal)
What does the Ely test evaluate?
The length of the rectus femoris
In what position is the pt for an Ely test?
Prone with feet off edge of table
In what position is the pt for a WB gastric muscle length test?
Standing with knee in extension
In what position is the pt for a modified Ober test?
Sidelying with testing hip uppermost; lowermost LE in full hip/knee flexion; uppermost knee remains in extension throughout ROM
What is the alternate testing position for tarsal inversion/eversion ROM?
Supine with foot off edge of table
If you find a positive Thomas test and then test with the knee extended and the thigh does not reach the table (positive), it can be concluded that ___
The rectus is not the problem — could be iliopsoas, capsule, or ligament problem (one-joint structures)
What does the SLR test evaluate?
The length of hip extensors
In what position is the pt for knee flexion ROM?
Supine
In what position is the pt for knee extension ROM?
Supine with a towel roll under ankle — leg cannot touch the surface
In what position is the pt for a NWB gastric muscle length test?
Supine with knee extended, foot off edge of table
In what position is the pt for a WB gastric muscle length test?
Standing with knee in extension
In what position is the pt for hip extension ROM?
Prone, with knees extended throughout full range
The alternate testing position for hip extension ROM is ___
Sidelying
In what position is the pt for a SLR test?
Supine with knees extended
If the measurement for a SLR test is between 68-80 degrees, the test is ___
Negative (normal)
What does the Ely test evaluate?
The length of the rectus femoris
In what position is the pt for an Ely test?
Prone with feet off edge of table
In what position is the pt for a WB gastric muscle length test?
Standing with knee in extension
In what position is the pt for a modified Ober test?
Sidelying with testing hip uppermost; lowermost LE in full hip/knee flexion; uppermost knee remains in extension throughout ROM
What is the alternate testing position for tarsal inversion/eversion ROM?
Supine with foot off edge of table
If you find a positive Thomas test and then test with the knee extended and the thigh does not reach the table (positive), it can be concluded that ___
The rectus is not the problem — could be iliopsoas, capsule, or ligament problem (one-joint structures)
What does the SLR test evaluate?
The length of hip extensors
In what position is the pt for knee flexion ROM?
Supine
In what position is the pt for knee extension ROM?
Supine with a towel roll under ankle — leg cannot touch the surface
In what position is the pt for a NWB gastric muscle length test?
Supine with knee extended, foot off edge of table
In what position is the pt for a WB gastric muscle length test?
Standing with knee in extension