Straight Leg Sit-Up Test | Core Muscle Injuries

Execution:

  1. The patient lies in supine position
  2. The patient is instructed to lift both the extended legs and shoulders 20-25cm/8-10in off the examination table

Positive Outcome: Reproduction of familiar pubic or groin pain

 

Study Reliability Sn Sp LR+ LR-
Kurowicki et al. (2020) NA 74 20 0.93 1.3
Comment: The Straight Leg Sit-Up test has a weak clinical value as a stand-alone test