Back Straight Leg Lifts On Floor
Slowly lift the straight leg up about 6 inches and hold briefly.
Back straight leg lifts on floor. If you are unable to lift your leg up while it s straight or you have difficulty lying on your back take heart. 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.
Lying straight leg lowers starting position lie on the floor mat on your back. Another reason to speak up is to avoid an injury during the testing. Keeping both legs as straight as possible lift your. This is why it s vitally important to speak up and let the examiner know your limitations.
Lie on your right side with your right elbow on the floor beneath your right shoulder and your palm on the floor for support. Keep lower back in contact with the floor as your bend knees and bring them up to your hips not pictured. However this reduces the sensitivity of the test. Leg lifts can improve strength in the hip flexors and the lower rectus abdominis the muscle that lies on top of your stomach.
Place hands to sides or under lower back for support. Straighten legs in line with hips as much as possible squeezing feet and legs together.