The Straight Leg Raise (SLR) test is commonly used to identify disc pathology or nerve root irritation, as it mechanically stresses lumbosacral nerve roots. It also has specific importance …

Mar 6, 2025 · Several aspects of your leg's strength and stability can be determined with a straight leg raise test (SLR). A doctor performs a straightforward leg test by lying the patient …

The crossed straight leg raise test (XSLR), also known as “well-leg raising test” or “Fajersztajn sign”, was first noted by Fajersztajn in 1901. It refers to 'when the contralateral or unaffected …

The Straight Leg Raise Test (SLR), also known as Lasègue's Test is a common orthopedic special test to rule out lumbar radicular syndrome

Dec 17, 2024 · Lasegue test (also called Straight Leg Raise Test (SLR)) is used to assess the sciatic compromise due to lumbosacral nerve root irritation. It is recognized as the first neural …

SLR Test/ Straight Leg Raise Test: PURPOSE: to determine the cause of low back pain. VIDEO DEMO, PROCEDURE, POSITIVE SIGNS: Herniated Disc - If the patient experiences sciatic …

Does a positive SLR only cause leg pain? What about back pain on testing? A careful interpretation and definition of a positive SLR is imperative to reach a useful diagnosis and …

Feb 20, 2024 · Several aspects of your leg’s strength and stability can be determined with a straight leg raise test (SLR). A doctor performs a straightforward leg test by lying the patient …

Purpose of Test: To test for the presence of a disc herniation. Test Position: Supine. Performing the Test: The examiner will passively flex the patient’s uninvolved hip while maintaining the …

The straight leg raise (SLR) or Lasegue's sign is a widely used test to assess the sciatic nerve in cases of back pain. Although widely used, the test has limited diagnostic accuracy when …