Straight leg raise - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight_leg_raiseThe straight leg raise is a test that can be performed during a physical examination, with the leg being lifted actively by the patient or passively by the clinician. If the straight leg raise is done actively by the patient it is a test of functional leg strength, particularly the rectus femoris element of the quadriceps (checking both hip flexion and knee extension strength simultaneously). If carried out passively (also called Lasègue's sign, Lasègue test or Lazarević's sign), it is used to determine …
Straight leg raise - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Straight_leg_raiseStraight leg test sometimes used to help diagnose a lumbar herniated disc. Purpose. determine if a herniated disc is the cause of leg pain. The straight leg raise is a test that can be performed during a physical examination, with the leg being lifted actively by the patient or passively by the clinician.