Lhermitte’s Sign

Lhermitte’s Sign – Physical Examination

The video begins with a black screen and the words Chronic Pain Management Guide: Physical Examination. Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration logo are displayed on the top. White text displays the title of the video: Lhermitte’s Sign. Positive in multiple sclerosis. The scene fades to show a patient sitting in a chair while a doctor stands behind her. The doctor walk up to the patient and rests each of his hands on her shoulders. The patient then moves the chin down to the chest and relaxes the neck. The doctor moves his hands and lightly moves his hands around her back and shoulders feeling for any irregularities. The screen fades to black and VA U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration logo appears.