Brachial Plexus Stretch Test
Other Names
- Brachial Plexus Stretch Test
- Brachial Plexus Neurodynamic Test (BPNT)
Purpose
- Evaluate the Brachial Plexus as a cause of the patients pain and other neurological symptoms
Description
- The examiner places the patients arm in a series of movements that progressively stretch the brachial plexus
- This includes
- Shoulder abduction, external rotation,
- Elbow extension, forearm supination,
- Wrist and finger extension
- Contralateral cervical side flexion.
- Positive Test
- Reproduction of the patients symptoms
Pathology
Evidence
- Needs to be updated
See Also
References
Created by:
John Kiel on 24 February 2025 17:50:57
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12 August 2025 15:42:47
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