Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

If test is +, relieve/decrease symptoms = compression of facet joint/stenosis. Shoulder abduction test. Pt is seated or standing. Pt is instructed to actively abduct arm so hand is resting on top of head. If test is +, decreased tension on involved nerve root = herniated disc or nerve root compression. Vertebral artery test. Pt is supine, head ... ................
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