In the manual therapy video below, NAIOMT’s Stacy Soappman demonstrates an anterior shear test of the lumbar Spine that can be helpful in assessing patients who may be experiencing pain with everyday activities such as carrying children or groceries.

Let us know if you have questions, and if you want to gain skills in testing and treating this region, try out one these upcoming Lumbopelvic Spine I or II courses, which can be taken in any order (and 2nd or 3rd year PT student get a deep discount on their registration fee).

Boston, MA – September 7-8, 2018 – Lumbopelvic Spine I

Portland, OR – September 8-9, 2018 – Lumbopelvic Spine I

Berrien Springs, MI – September 9-10, 2018 – Lumbopelvic Spine I

New York, NY – September 16-17, 2018 – Lumbopelvic Spine II

Atlanta, GA -September 29-30, 2018 – Lumbopelvic Spine I

Orlando, FL – September 30-October 1, 2018 – Lumbopelvic Spine I

Bozeman, MT – October 6-7, 2018 – Lumbopelvic Spine II

Dallas, TX – October 12-13, 2018 – Lumbopelvic Spine I