Apr 1, 2013 · The Retropulsion Test’ or Pull Test’ (Postural Stability Item #30 of the Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale; UPDRS [5]) is a commonly used clinical test of postural stability for patients …

Testing Postural Instability The Retropulsion Test is the gold standard to evaluate postural instability. The test involves a rapid balance perturbation in the backward direction. The number of balance …

May 29, 2025 · The retropulsion test is a neurological examination used to assess postural stability and balance, primarily in patients with Parkinson's disease or other movement disorders.

Postural instability is a disabling feature of Parkinson’s disease (PD), contributing to recurrent falls and fall-related injuries. The retropulsion test is widely regarded as the gold standard to evaluate postural …

Postural reflexes are impaired in conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, leading to difficulty walking and falls. In clinical practice, postural responses are assessed using the “pull test,” where an …

Nov 18, 2025 · The Retropulsion Test, also known as the Pull Test, is an essential clinical assessment for evaluating postural stability in patients with Parkinson's Disease (PD).

Aug 12, 2022 · A common diagnostic tool that neurologists use to evaluate postural instability is called the retropulsion test. Your doctor will stand behind you and give a sudden, unexpected pull to your …

Mar 1, 2022 · The SRP is an easy-to-use bedside test to quantify retropulsion in individuals with neurological and geriatric disorders. This study provided preliminary evidence that the SRP is a valid …

This test serves both diagnostic and therapeutic functions, and when integrated with overall motor assessments, it provides significant insight into the effects of Parkinson's Disease on daily life activities.

Nov 24, 2021 · The Unified PD Rating Scale item 30 (UPDRS30) is the most common, involving an expected shoulder pull. Others recommend using an unexpected shoulder pull, e.g., the Nutt …