lecture 1B: UQ neuroprovocation testing

Question 1

what is the Dynamic interplay b/t mechanical and physiological properties of nervous system

Answer 1

neuro dynamics

Question 2

_____ nature of neural tissue allows for the transfer of mechanical stress throughout nervous system during trunk or limb movements

Answer 2

viscoelastic

Question 3

nerve tissue responds to movements by

Answer 3

• gliding
• lengthening
• compression

Question 4

what forms a loose sheath around the spinal cord

Answer 4

spinal dura

Question 5

where are teh 3 tension sites where dura is tethered to bony canal

Answer 5

• C6
• T6
• L4

Question 6

in a normal mechanism , are tension sits affected by motion of extremities

Answer 6

no they are not

Question 7

Hard sided tunnels, like the carpal tunnel, ___ the probability of spatial compromise of nerve

Answer 7

increase

Question 8

where is it more difficult for a nerve to move away from forces

Answer 8

where a nerve branches

Question 9

when is a never more readily compressed

Answer 9

if it lies on a bone or passes thru fascia

Question 10

are superficial or deeep nerves more vulnerable to external compression

Answer 10

superficial

Question 11

what are the 3 sings of a (+) neuroprovocation testing (they all need to be positive)

Answer 11

1. reproduction of pt symptoms
2. distal movement causes pain
3. test is different from L side to R side

Question 12

what nerve is the ULTT 1 , 2 ,3 testing

Answer 12

• ULTT 1 (medial n. dominant)
• ULTT 2 (radial n. dominant)
• ULTT 3 (ulnar n. dominant)

Question 13

what is a condition composed of neurologic dysfunction do to compressive pathology at multiple sites

Answer 13

double crush injuries

Question 14

is double crush injuries more common in LE or UE

Answer 14

UE

Question 15

do u treat proximal or distal cause first

Answer 15

proximal

Question 16

do all (-) ULTT rule cervical radiculopathy

Answer 16

NOOOOO