Used to evaluate brachial plexus for lesions, plexopathies and radiculopathies.
Position:
Seated
Performance:
Examiner side flexes the head to one side and applies a downward pressure on the opposite shoulder.
Performed bilaterally.
Positive:
Pain on the side of the compression indicates irritation or compression nerve root or foraminal irritation.
Pain on the side of the stretch indicates hypomobile joint capsule or a nerve sleeve irritation.
Friday, March 13, 2009
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