ULNTs

Question 1

which nerve(s) move when performing ULNT1?

Answer 1

radial, ulnar, median, brachial plexus, spinal nerves and cervical nerve roots (almost all nerves between neck and hand).

Note this test is particularily useful for the median nerve.

Question 2

name three indications for performing an ULNT2m.

Answer 2

• symptoms provoked with scapular depression
• symptoms localized to median nerve
• shoulder problem present, so want to avoid shoulder abduction (so use this in preference to ULNT1)

Question 3

name three indications for performing a ULNT2r

Answer 3

• posterior shoulder pain
• lateral elbow pain
• dorsal F/A pain

Question 4

what is an indication (and some examples) for performing an ULNT2u?

Answer 4

symptoms localized to ulnar nerve
examples: anterior shoulder, axilla, medal forearm to hypothenar area, C8 radiculopathy, TOS, CuTS, Guyon’s canal syndrome