Soto-Hall test – What is the purpose, indication and relevance?

Soto-Hall Test: Client is supine. Practitioner flexes the neck, attempting to touch their chin to their chest.

Purpose:

• Assess for cervical spine injury

Indications:

• Cervical pain

Relevance:

• Positive test – ‘lightening-like’ pain with neck flexion is indicative of cervical injury

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