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Sharp-Purser Test (SPT)
Summary
What it measures:
The Sharp-Purser Test (SPT) is used in clinical practice to help diagnose atlantoaxial instability (AAI).
Target Population:
This summary contains information on use of the SPT in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (Uitvlugt & Indenbaum, 1988; Forrester & Barlas, 1999), patients with Down syndrome (Cattrysse, Swinkels, Oostendorp & Duquet, 1997), and patients who have had cervical trauma (Aspinall, 1990).
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Date: May 31, 2017
Contact: practice@apta.org
Content Type: Test & Measure
Paul Mintken, PT, PhD
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