Upper Limb Tension Test - Ulnar n.

Question 1

purpose

Answer 1

testing for ulnar n. involvement

Question 2

pt/therapist position

Answer 2

pt: supine
therapist: standing beside pt

Question 3

procedure

Answer 3

1. depress shoulder
2. abduct shoulder to 110 degrees
3. ER shoulder
4. pronate forearm
5. extend wrist and fingers
6. flex elbow

Question 4

if symptoms reproduce at any time, ask the pt to..

Answer 4

• side bend away from arm

- side bend towards arm

Question 5

if symptoms reproduce at any time, ask the pt to..

Answer 5

• side bend away from arm

- side bend towards arm

Question 6

positive test

Answer 6

• symptoms reproduce in step 1 and symptoms change in step 2
• if symptoms don’t change in step 2, it is negative