Straight Leg Raise
January 1st, 2017
Overview
The straight leg raise is a rest for lumbar radiculopathy, particularly of the L5 and S1 nerve roots.
How to Perform
- With the patient supine, lift their leg so as to flex the hip while maintaining a straight leg.
Abnormal If
- Reproduction of the patient's symptoms - pain or paraesthesia.
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