Neurodynamics Lab UE Flashcards
1
Q
Best variables for diagnosing cervical radiculopathy
A
- Neurodynamic test
- Cervical rotation toward is less than 60 degrees
- Distraction test
- Spurling test
2
Q
Median nerve - procedure
A
Patient supine Shoulder depression Abd to 110 degrees Forearm supination Wrist and finger extension Shoulder ER Elbow extension Cervical lat contra and apsi flexion
3
Q
Median nerve - indications
A
Nerve root lesions C6, C7, C8, T1
4
Q
Radial nerve - procedure
A
Patient supine Therapist face feet Shoulder depression Shoulder abduction 10 degrees Elbow extended IR shoulder Forearm pronation Flex wrist, thumb and fingers
5
Q
Radial nerve - indications
A
C5, C6, C7, C8, T1
Could be tennis elbow
6
Q
Ulnar nerve - procedure
A
Supine Wrist extension Forearm supination Shoulder depression Shoulder ER Shoulder Abd to get hand over ear Cervical lateral contra and ispsi flexion
7
Q
Ulnar nerve - indications
A
C8, T1 nerve root
Could be golfers elbow
8
Q
Nerve palpation - Radial
A
Spiral groove of humerus
C5-T1
9
Q
Nerve palpation - Median
A
Cubital fossa
C6-T1
10
Q
Nerve palpation Ulnar
A
Beneath pulse of brachial artery
C8-T1
11
Q
Nerve palpation - dorsal scap
A
Through rhomboids
C4, C5
12
Q
Nerve palpation - suprascapular
A
Along spine of scap, suprascapular notch
C5, C6
13
Q
Nerve palpation - axillary
A
Lateral border of scap
C5, C6
