Jackson's Compression Test Special Test

What is it used for?

• Diagnosing Cervical Radiculopathy (Alternative to Spurling's).

How to Perform

• Position: Patient seated.
• Action: Patient rotates head to the painful side.
• Force: Examiner applies downward axial compression without side-bending or extension.

Interpretation of Results

• Positive Test: Radiating pain into the arm.

References

• Magee, D. J. (2021). Orthopedic Physical Assessment.