In addition to the tests below, positive pathological reflexes [ Babonski, Hoffman ], hyperreflexia of the deep tendon reflexes & clonus may indicate cervical myelopathy. This test is applied to the clinic to check the upper motor neuron lesions. This neurological & clinical test is applied by to neuro doctor or therapist when the patient…
Vertebral & internal carotid artery testing is an important component of the cervical spine assessment in cases where end range mobilization & manipulation treatment techniques are contemplated, especially if the techniques involve a rotary component& the upper cervical spine. The vertebral artery is most vulnerable to injury as it transitions from its protective area in…
The Upper Limb Tension Test (ULTT) is a diagnostic maneuver used to assess the tension or irritation of the nerves in the upper limb. It involves a series of movements and positions that place tension on specific nerves, allowing healthcare professionals to evaluate for nerve compression or injury. The ULTT can help identify the source…
During the neurodynamic tests, a positive test is considered present only when one or more of the following occurs : There is a reproduction of the patient’s symptoms. There is an asymmetric sensation between the right & left limbs. There is a significant deviation from normal sensation. Symptoms change with sensitizing movements. The test is…
What is the purpose of Gillet’s test? How do you perform Gillet’s test?
What is purpose of the Gaenslen’s Test? How do you perform the Gaenslen’s Test? What is result of the Gaenslen’s Test? Other technique of performance of the Gaenslen’s Test: What is Evidence of the Gaenslen’s Test?
This test is also known as the foraminal compression test/Maximal Cervical Compression Test. This test is performed if, in the history, the patient has complained of nerve root symptoms, which at the time of examination are diminished or absent. This test is designed to provoke symptoms. What is the Purpose of Spurling’s Test? This test…
The distraction test is used for patients who have complained of radicular symptoms in the history & show radicular signs during the examination. It is used to alleviate symptoms. This test is a provocation test to check the cervical symptoms. This test is applied to the clinic to check the neurological symptoms of the hand…
This test is reported that active mobility tests should not be used to test the passive mobility of the sacroiliac joints. Patient felt passive movements used to look for asymmetry were more effective. These tests are applied to the clinic for checking the involvement of the SI joint. These clinical tests are applied by to…
In the Figure-of-eight measurements test use a tape to measure the wrist joint. This test is an easy way to measure the edema of the hand. This test also captures the accumulation in the dorsal hand so that the circumferential tape measurements do not capture the measurement. This test is applied to the clinic to…
