Straight Leg Raise Zine

A fresh and fun look at this familiar subject. The straight leg raise: much more than you wanted to know will teach you: The mechanics of the SLR: what happens to the nerves as the leg moves up! What happens when you throw a disc herniation into the mix Why the SLR hurts How to actually do the test! The evidence behind the test - its sensitivity and specificity How to interpret the SLR and fit it into your clinical reasoning The 'crossed SLR' and slump test, too You probably do an SLR every working day - so why not understand it inside out? This zine works as a standalone but is also part of a series with others on the Neuro Exam and Differential Diagnosis of Sciatica "What's a zine???" See the FAQ below!