Abstract

Introduction: the main objective of this study is to know the intent of a population of registered physiotherapists in Spain when they use the passive accessory intervertebral motion test. Material and method: a discussion group was created to make a survey. It was disseminated by email, using a convenience sampling. 119 physiotherapists participated. Results: results show that the majority (52.0 %) of the 100 physiotherapist (84.0 %) who known the test, assess the quantity/quality of movement, whereas a 24.0 % chose the patient´s symptom (normally pain), which is what literature supports if it goes with the experience of the therapist. Conclusions: with the collected data we observe that the test is mainly used according to non validated criteria. Besides, it is suggested that some specializations based on biomechanical aspects, such as osteopathy, are aimed to these type of assessment. Making public the criteria of what the test is valid for is necessary and the only way to carry out correct strategies of assessment and treatment.