Slump Test Special Test

What is it used for?

• Detecting Neural Tension anywhere in the spinal tract (more sensitive than the Straight Leg Raise).

How to Perform

• Step 1: Patient sits at the edge of the bed and slumps shoulders/back forward.
• Step 2: Patient flexes neck (chin to chest).
• Step 3: Examiner passively extends (straightens) the patient's knee.
• Step 4: Examiner passively dorsiflexes the foot.

Interpretation of Results

• Positive Test: Reproduction of sciatic or neural pain.
• Confirmation: If the patient looks up (extends neck) and the leg pain disappears, the test is positive (confirms neural origin).

Diagnostic Accuracy

• Sensitivity: 84%
• Specificity: 83%

References

• Netter's Orthopaedic Clinical Examination.