Low Back Pain: Clinimetric Properties of the Trendelenburg Test, Active Straight Leg Raise Test, and Breathing Pattern During Active Straight Leg Raising

The Interrater Reliability of Physical Examination Tests That May Predict the Outcome or Suggest the Need for Lumbar Stabilization Exercises

“…The patient rating of the ASLR has shown good test-retest reliability. 31,41 The reliability of the examiner rating of the ASLR was also found to be good (ICC = 0.82). 31 However, as the test is scored on a 6-point ordinal scale, the preferred reliability coefficient is the kappa coefficient.…”

“…32 Furthermore, Stuge et al 45 demonstrated a better outcome for LSE among women with postpartum pelvic pain who demonstrated a positive ASLR. Although no such evidence currently exists, as a positive ASLR is prevalent among patients with chronic LBP, 41 it may also suggest the need for LSE among this population. The patient rating of the ASLR has shown good test-retest reliability.…”

Interrater and Intrarater Reliability of the Active Hip Abduction Test

“…25 The active straight leg raise (ASLR) 2,11,12 and the bent knee fall-out (BKFO) tests are both cited in the literature as assessment tests utilized to assess lumbopelvic control in individuals with and without LBP. [2][3][4]19,20 The ASLR is a clinical test in which the patient, positioned in supine with lower extremities extended, is asked to lift 1 lower extremity with extended knee 20 cm from the table and rate the difficulty on a 0-to-5 point scale. [10][11][12] The ASLR has established reliability and validity data in women with posterior pelvic pain associated with pregnancy, 10 and has also been reported as a useful test for unilateral lumbopelvic pain.…”

Clinical presentation and physiotherapy treatment of 4 patients with low back pain and isthmic spondylolisthesis

“…18,19 The sensitivity and specificity of the ASLR are good (0.87 and 0.94, respectively) for posterior pelvic pain in pregnancy. 20 Bridging maneuvers (Prone and Supine Bridge Tests) also seem to be reliable and valid methods to investigate stabilization endurance in patients with LBP.…”