Neural Tension Tests

Question 1

Describe the neural tension test with Median Nerve Bias

Answer 1

• Shoulder Girdle Depression
• Shoulder Joint Abduction
• Forearm Supination
• Wrist and finger extension
• Shoulder joint ER
• Elbow Extension

Question 2

Describe a neural tension test with Radial Nerve Bias

Answer 2

• Shoulder girdle depression
• Elbow Extension
• IR of whole arm
• Wrist, Finger, and Thumb flexion
• Shoulder ABduction

Question 3

Describe a neural tension test with Ulnar nerve bias

Answer 3

• Wrist and Finger extension
• Forearm Pronation
• Elbow Flexion
• Shoulder Girdle Depression
• Shoulder ER
• Shoulder ABduction

Question 4

Describe a neural tension test for Femoral Nerve

Answer 4

• Prone Knee Bend

Question 5

Describe a neural tension test for Tibial Nerve

Answer 5

• Hip IR
• Hip Flexion with knee extended
• Ankle Dorsiflexion

Question 6

Describe a neural tension test for Common Fibular Nerve

Answer 6

• Hip IR
• Hip Flexion with knee extended
• Ankle Plantar Flexion
• Foot Inversion