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Table 2 Subjective findings associated with NC patients by survey respondents*

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

Subjective History findings

No. of respondents

Worse with walking

37 (74.0%)

Eased sitting

32 (64.0%)

Eased flexion

29 (58.0%)

Worse standing

13 (26.0%)

Paraesthesia/heaviness/cramps/neural sensory changes

12 (24.0%)

Worse in spinal extension

11 (22.0%)

Age related (older patients)

7 (14.0%)

Bilateral lower limb symptoms

6 (12.0%)

Reduced walking distance/activity levels

6 (12.0%)

Longstanding LBP

4 (8.0%)

Worse downhill walking/better uphill

3 (6.0%)

Shopping trolley sign

2 (4.0%)

Worse uphill walking

1 (2.0%)

  1. *Respondents allowed to identify more than 1 category