Orthopedic Tests (1)

1. Maintain yes over horizen

2. Center of gravity/mass over base of support

2-8^o is normal for feet to be turned out

Can be done Seated or Standing.

• 1. Doctor is behind patient.
• 2.Observe for spinal asymmetry, winged scapula or chest rotational deformity.

Posterior: Pateint bends forward w/ arms hanging (prayer position). Observe

• Anterior: Bend forward and place arms
• together in prayer position, allow back to round. Observe

Patient has a S or C curvature when spine flexes forward.

If it straightens it is FUNCTIONAL, if not it is STRUCTURAL

****Positive sign is Structural Scoliolis

Patient Standing. Bare back.Bilateral.


Patient laterally flexes w/ out rotation.

• Convex side will not allow thoracics to curve into a
• concave position so it is STRUCTURAL (unable to rise up when lifting thoracic spine). If you're able to bend to the side of convexity then is is FUNCTIONAL scoliolis.

****Positive sign is Structural Scoliolis