Cervival - UQN

Upper Limb Tension Tests (ULTT) is also referred to as

Upper Limb Neural Tension (ULNT)

What are the 3 major branches of the brachial plexus where the mobility and flexibility is tested with the Upper Limb Tension Tests (ULTT)?

radial, median, and ulnar

ULNT 1/2a =

median n

ULNT 2b =

radial

ULNT 3 =

ulnar n

Deficits in nerve mobility/flexibility can be

a patient’s primary impairment

Peripheral nerves may slide up to

2 cm

Peripheral nerces undergo strains up towards

10% during daily activities

Can parts or all movements of the ULTT be used for treatment?

yes

Tension tests place a sequential and progressive tensile stretch on

the dura of spinal nerve roots & peripheral nerves

What kind force does tension tests use to put a stretch on the dura of spinal nerve roots and peripheral nerves?

longitudinal traction force

Examiner monitors the patient during each step for

reproduction of patient’s symptoms

All of the following are diagnostic measures with for carpal tunnel syndrome using the ULTT EXCEPT:

Must be able to tolerate movement

____ and ____ most valid tests for detecting cervical radiculopathy

ULTN1; ULTN 3

screen for

median n

screen for

radia n

screen for

ulnar n

median n

radial n

ulnar n

Manual Interventions for median n

ULTN 1 / 2a

Manual Interventions for radial n

ULTN 2b

Manual Interventions for ulnar n

ULTN 3

All the following are true about lateral glides EXCEPT:

Ulnar border of the 1st digit is held against posterolateral articular pillar.

Upper Limb Tension HEP should start with ______ and progress to ______.

sliders; tensiors

Applying a joint movement to lengthen the nerve in one place whilst simultaneously shortening it in another =

sliders

Lengthen the nerve across it’s whole length =

tensioner

Tensioner type 1 =

one side is fixed in lengthened position, the other side moves

Tensioner type 2

Both sides move simultaneously into the tense position

Never hold

tensioners