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Table 4 Specific clinical tests used by respondents to diagnose NC

From: Assessment and management of neurogenic claudication associated with lumbar spinal stenosis in a UK primary care musculoskeletal service: a survey of current practice among physiotherapists

Specific Clinical Tests

No. of respondents

Cycle test

14 (28.0%)

Walking test

6 (12.0%)

Stooped walking test

8 (16.0%)

Cycle vs walking test

7 (14.0%)

Inclined hill walking test

2 (4.0%)

Sustained or repeated lumbar extension test

9 (18.0%)

Vascular testing

6 (12.0%)

Neurological testing

2 (4.0%)

Lasegue's sign (straight leg raise) test

3 (6.0%)

  1. *Respondents allowed to identify more than 1 category