Nerve Tension Tests

Question 1

Upper Limb Tension Test 1 (ULTT1, Median nerve bias)

Answer 1

Shoulder girdle depression
Shoulder abduction
Shoulder external rotation
Forearm Supination
Wrist and Finger extension
Elbow extension
Cervical side flexion

Question 2

Upper Limb Tension Test 2A (ULTT2A, Median nerve bias)

Answer 2

Shoulder girdle depression
Elbow extension
Lateral rotation of the whole arm
Wrist, finger and thumb extension

Question 3

Upper Limb Tension Test 2B (ULTT2B, Radial nerve bias)

Answer 3

Shoulder girdle depression
Elbow extension
Medial rotation of the whole arm
Wrist, finger and thumb flexion

Question 4

Upper Limb Tension Test 3 (ULTT3, Ulnar nerve bias)

Answer 4

Shoulder girdle depression
Shoulder abduction
Shoulder external rotation
Wrist and Finger extension
Elbow flexion
Shoulder abduction

Question 5

Musculocutaneous Nerve Tension Test (ULTT musculocutaneous)

Answer 5

Shoulder girdle depression
Elbow extension
Shoulder extension
Ulnar deviation of the wrist with thumb flexion
Either medial or lateral rotation of the arm could further sensitize this nerve