The purpose of this test is to assess lumbar or cervical spine facet joint pain. It uses the patient’s trunk both as a lever to induce tension and as a compressive force.

Kemp’s Test is a common orthopedic test to assess neurogenic claudication due to lumbar spinal stenosis as well as facet joint irritation. In lumbar spinal stenosis, the intervertebral foramen narrows …

The objective of this review was to evaluate the existing literature regarding the accuracy of the Kemp’s test in the diagnosis of facet joint pain compared to a reference standard.

Kemps test, sometimes called facet loading test or quadrant test, is a special examination technique used by physicians to help identify the cause of a patients back pain.

Kemp test, or extension quadrant or facet loading test, is used to evaluate for Facet Joint Pain, spinal stenosis, lumbar strain and Radicular Back Pain among others.

Jul 23, 2021 · While thorough physical examination remains important in the assessment of spine pain, providers should be aware that neither the so-called facet loading (extension-rotation) test nor any …

Jan 27, 2025 · During this test, the patient extends their spine (bends backward) and then rotates or side-bends to one side. If this movement recreates or exacerbates the typical back or neck pain, it …

Jul 6, 2025 · While standing, lumbosacral facet loading should be performed, especially when low back pain is suspected to have a facetogenic etiology. This maneuver is performed by having the patient …

Aug 1, 2025 · The Kemp test is usually conducted by a physical therapist, pain physician, orthopedist, and the like to assess the facet joints, which are the small joints between each of the spine's vertebrae.

Apr 16, 2024 · This test is also referred to as the Quadrant test, the Extension-Rotation Test, and the Kemp’s Test. To perform this test, ask the patient to stand with their arms crossed in front of the chest.