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Sciatica test5/17/2023 Provocative maneuvers are intended to reproduce signs and symptoms of lower extremity radiculopathy/sciatica. Several physical maneuvers are provocative to lumbosacral nerve roots or the sciatic nerve. RESULTS: Understanding how each maneuver contributes individually or in combination with standard tests will enhance the reader's examination skills.ĬONCLUSION: Improved examination skills lead to improved diagnosis and differential diagnosis of lower extremity radiculopathy and sciatica. Combinations of common tests are also offered to improve examination efficiency. Common tests and signs for lower extremity radiculopathy and sciatica are described to demonstrate the clinical application of the maneuvers. METHODS: Descriptions of the maneuvers and their countermaneuvers are provided to establish an understanding of their mechanisms and influence on lumbosacral nerve roots and the sciatic nerve. OBJECTIVE: The purpose is to describe active and passive physical maneuvers that provoke or alleviate lumbosacral radiculopathy and/or sciatica to demonstrate how these maneuvers function in common orthopedic and neurological tests/signs. Send all comments or additions to: Chiropractic Medicine 2007 (Jun) 6 (2): 75-82 ~ FULL TEXTĬhairperson, Department of Clinical Sciences, PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT OF LOWER EXTREMITY RADICULOPATHY AND SCIATICA
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