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extend the lumbar spine. Take the final reading. Return the client to a neutral position and repeat these
steps two more times.
Lateral Flexion
With the client in a standing position, manually landmark the T12 spinous process using a washable
marker. Aligning the sensors in the coronal plane, place one of the Inclinometers on the T12 spinous
process and place the other at the sacral midpoint. Take the initial reading. Have the client maximally
laterally flex the lumbar spine to one side. Take the final reading. Return the client to a neutral position.
Repeat these steps two more times to the same side and then repeat 3 times to the opposite side.
Straight Leg Raise
Have the client lie in a supine position. Aligning the Master sensor in the sagittal plane, place it along the
anterior lower third of the tibia. Take the initial reading. Perform a straight leg raise. Take the final
reading at the end range. Return the client's leg to the resting position and repeat these steps two more
times.