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Hence, it is complex and it might be easy to forget that one of these structures could get irritated during the test.

The test is involving many joints and muscles. This is because the nerves are weaker and has more complex courses in the upper limbs.Ģ. Physiotherapists must keep in mind that aggravating upper limb symptoms is much easier than those in the lower limbs. Unintentional aggravation of symptoms will be very rare if a comprehensive subjective examination was taken and the physiotherapist is able to link this information with a knowledge of pathology. Upper Limb Nerve Tension Tests Upper Limb Tension Test 1 (ULTT1, Median nerve bias) If pain or sensations of tingling or numbness are experienced at any stage during movement into the test position or during addition of sensitisation manoeuvres, particularly reproduction of neck, shoulder or arm symptoms, the test is positive this confirms a degree of mechanical interference affecting neural structures. If pain is provoked in the very initial position, then there is no need to add further sensitisers. To further sensitive the upper limb tests, side flexion of cervical spine can be added. Each joint positioning component is added until the pain is provoked or symptoms are reproduced. Traditionally for the upper limb, the order of joint positioning is shoulder followed by forearm, wrist, fingers, and lastly elbow. Once the diagnosis of cervical radiculopathy is made the tests are done to mobilise the entrapped nerve.Įach test is done on the normal/asymptomatic side first. These tests are both diagnostic and therapeutic. The main reason for using a ULTT is to check cervical radiculopathy. These tension tests are performed to check the peripheral nerve compression or as a part of neurodynamic assessment. The ULTT's are equivalent to the straight leg raise designed for the lumbar spine. The shoulder, elbow, forearm, wrist and fingers are kept in specific position to put stress on particular nerve (nerve bias) and further modification in position of each joint is done as "sensitiser". These tests were first described by Elvey and hence also known as Elvey test but most commonly called ULTT. These tests are designed to put stress on neurological structures of upper limb. The Upper Limb Tension Tests (ULTTs) are also known as Brachial Plexus Tension or Elvey Test. They are performed by the therapist placing progressively more tension on the component of the nervous system that is being tested and are divided into upper and lower limb tests.