Straighten legs in line with hips as much as possible squeezing feet and legs together.
Back straight leg lifts on floor.
Another reason to speak up is to avoid an injury during the testing.
If you are unable to lift your leg up while it s straight or you have difficulty lying on your back take heart.
Keeping both legs as straight as possible lift your.
However this reduces the sensitivity of the test.
Slowly lift the straight leg up about 6 inches and hold briefly.
Keeping your lower back flat on floor.
Lying straight leg lowers starting position lie on the floor mat on your back.
Keeping your abdominal muscles engaged and your lower back pressed into the floor throughout the exercise can help you to remain pain free.
Keep lower back in contact with the floor as your bend knees and bring them up to your hips not pictured.
With the patient lying down on their back on an examination table or exam floor the examiner lifts the patient s leg while the knee is straight.
Instead try lying on your back with one leg straight and the other leg bent at the knee.
The straight leg raise test has modifications.
A variation is to lift the leg while the patient is sitting.
Lie on your right side with your right elbow on the floor beneath your right shoulder and your palm on the floor for support.