Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Test: An explanation
Some clinics like Fort Collins chiropractor clinic have a series of tests to know what type of medical condition you have and one of that is a Bicycle test of van Gelderen. This test is a simple procedure in which the patient in question needs to pedal a stationary bicycle. If the patient has exhibited symptoms already, after the test they will experience claudication or limping which is a sensation of not getting enough blood to the legs. If those symptoms are caused by lumbar spinal stenosis, the patient would gradually lean forward for the pain will be eased that way. With that, they will know that you have the medical condition.