Thoracic Special Tests

Question 1

What does the Adams Forward Flexion assess and how is it performed?

Answer 1

• Assessing Scoliosis
• Ask patient to try and touch their toes
• Determine whether humps are spinal or musculature

Question 2

What does the Thoracic Compression Test assess and how is it performed?

Answer 2

• Impact of compression on symptoms

- Inferior load applied on shoulders

Question 3

What does the Thoracic Decompression Test assess and how is it performed?

Answer 3

• If there is a decrease in neurological symptoms
• have the patient seated with arms across shoulders, examiner will grasp forarms through shoulders and Raise with their hip.

Question 4

What does the Thoracic Spurlings Test assess and how is it performed?

Answer 4

• Foraminal closure

- Patient laterally flexes and an axial load is applied evenly onto the shoulders

Question 5

What does the Lumbar Quadrant Test assess and how is it performed?

Answer 5

• To determine if the lumbar spine is the source of pain

- Arms folded, hyperextended spine, lateral Flexion, and then rotation to end range