Straight leg raise test

The straight leg raise test, also called the Lasegue test, is a fundamental maneuver during the physical examination of a patient with lower back pain. It aims to assess for lumbosacral nerve root irritation . This test can be positive in a variety of conditions, though lumbar disc herniation is the most common.

The straight leg raise exercise strengthens the muscles of the upper thigh, the quadriceps , without placing any stress on the knee joint.17 Nis 2019

These straight-leg raises help you strengthen the muscles in your buttocks and in the back of your thigh . Do 8 to 12 repetitions. Lie on your stomach, and lift your leg straight behind you (toward the ceiling).