Musculoskeletal Testing
Lumbar Testing and Assessment - Extension

Individuals who suffer from lower back pain demonstrate several forms of physical deficiency that warrant the use of exercise in such treatment. They typically lack sufficient levels of muscular strength, flexibility and endurance in the muscles of the lumbar spine, abdominals and pelvis.

A Chatillon Dynamometer is used by a professionally certified Physician, Therapist or Clinician to assess lumbar strength. The subject sits on a table with arms folded. The dynamometer is placed at the back (mid-shoulder) and the subject applies force backward by attempting to lay down. The dynamometer measures the resistance and provides an objective reading of the force applied.

Other Lumbar Tests

• Lumbar Flexion
• Left Lateral Flexion
• Left Rotation
• Right Lateral Flexion
• Right Rotation

Other Physical Tests

• Musculoskeletal Testing