LE CPRs & Test-Item Clusters

test-item cluster for SI provocation

- distraction test

- compression test

- Gaenslen's test

- thigh thrust test

- sacral thrust test

CPR for faster LBP recovery

- lower pain

- shorter symptom duration

- fewer previous LBP episodes

CPR for lumbar stenosis

- bilateral symptoms

- leg pain > back pain

- pain during standing/walking

- pain relief with sitting

- age >48

CPR for lumbar manipulation (with or without SI joint involvement)

- duration of current symptoms <16 days

- no symptoms distal to the knee

- at least one hypomobile lumbar segment using PA spring tests

- at least one hip with >35 degrees IR

- <19 points on FABQ-W subscale

CPR for LBP patients who will respond to a stabilization program

- age <40

- positive prone instability test

- aberrant movements during AROM

- average SLR >90 degrees (inclinometer distal to tibial tuberosity)

CPR for lumbar instability

- lumbar flexion >53 degrees

- lack of hypomobility during PIVMs

cluster for hip OA

- squatting aggravates symptoms

- lateral pain with active hip flexion

- scour test with adduction lateral hip or groin pain

- pain with active hip extension

- passive hip IR is 25 degrees or less

Ottawa Knee Decision Rule (to rule out knee fracture)

- age <55

- no tenderness to fibular head or patellar palpation

- AROM >90 degrees

- ability to bear weight

ACR guidelines for knee OA diagnosis

must have knee pain and at least 3 of the following:

- >/= 50

- No or

Ottawa Ankle Decision Rule (to rule out ankle and midfoot fractures)

- Bear weight

- No tenderness to palpation of navicular, malleoli, or base of 5th metatarsal