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Arms, Back, Clinical Tests, Legs, Neurologic

Neurodynamic Assessment

A neurodynamic test checks the length, mobility and mechanical sensitivity of the neurological tissues (1). For a neurodynamic test to be positive, the limb/joint positioning sequence should reproduce the patient’s symptoms associated with radiculopathy along with/without a measurable asymmetry between left and right sides. A positive neurodynamic test indicates multiple pathogeneses, which may include increased tension in the dura mater and the nerves, compression on … Continue reading Neurodynamic Assessment

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Cervical, Clinical Tests, Neck Pain

Upper Limb Tension Test 3

Upper Limb Tension (neurodynamic) Test 3 – Ulnar Nerve and C8, T1 Nerve Root Bias Purpose of Upper Limb Tension Test 3: To determine if the tension along the ulnar nerve and C8, T1 nerve roots contribute to neurologic symptoms associated with cervical radiculopathy. Patient position: Supine lying. Examiner position: Standing beside the examination table, facing the patient, at the side of the limb to … Continue reading Upper Limb Tension Test 3

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Cervical, Clinical Tests, Neck Pain

Upper Limb Tension Test 2B

Upper Limb Tension (neurodynamic) Test 2B – Radial Nerve Bias Purpose of Upper Limb Tension Test 2B: To determine if the tension along the radial nerve course contributes to neurologic symptoms associated with cervical radiculopathy. Patient position: Supine lying. Examiner position: Standing beside the examination table, facing the patient’s legs, at the side of the limb to be tested. Procedure: Perform the joint positioning sequence … Continue reading Upper Limb Tension Test 2B

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Cervical, Clinical Tests, Neck Pain

Upper Limb Tension Test 2A

Upper Limb Tension  (neurodynamic) Test  2A – Median Nerve, Musculocutaneous Nerve, and Axillary Nerve Root Bias Purpose of Upper Limb Tension Test 2A: To determine if the tension along the median/musculocutaneous/axillary nerve course contributes to neurologic symptoms associated with cervical radiculopathy. Patient position: Supine lying. Examiner position: Standing beside the examination table, facing the patient’s legs, at the side of the limb to be tested. … Continue reading Upper Limb Tension Test 2A

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Upper Limb Tension Test 1

Upper Limb Tension (neurodynamic) Test 1 – Median Nerve, Anterior Interosseous Nerve, and C5,6,7 Nerve Root Bias Purpose of Upper Limb Tension Test 1: To determine if the tension along the median/anterior interosseous/C5,6,7 nerve roots contributes to neurologic symptoms associated with cervical radiculopathy. Patient position: Supine lying. Examiner position: Standing beside the examination table, facing the patient, at the side of the limb to be … Continue reading Upper Limb Tension Test 1

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