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 …

The Pull Test is designed to evaluate a person's ability to maintain balance when subjected to a sudden pull. This sudden force, typically applied by the examiner, forces the individual to react quickly and …

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 …

Jan 25, 2025 · The pull test is a clinical assessment used to evaluate postural stability in individuals with Parkinson's disease. It is a simple yet effective test that helps healthcare providers understand the …

The pull test, also known as the retropulsion test, is an essential part of the neurological examination that helps healthcare professionals understand how well a patient can maintain their...

Feb 28, 2023 · The “Pull Test” is simple and easy to perform and provides useful information. It is useful to assess postural instability in PwP. The examiner stands behind the patient and firmly pulls …

The pull test is useful for assessing for postural instability in patients with Parkinsonism.

Jun 1, 2023 · In this study, we developed an instrumented version of the pull-test that allows for objective quantification of backward stepping responses, using a shoulder pull and without restraints, …

Nov 18, 2025 · The Pull Test is a clinical assessment used to evaluate postural stability in individuals with Parkinson’s disease. It involves a healthcare provider giving a sudden backward pull to the …

The Pull Test is a quick and informative sub-score of the motor part of the Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS), and it is used as the main clinical examination for evaluating postural stability …