UPPER LIMB

TENSION TEST 2 (ULTT2)

(Radial Nerve Bias Test)

​• Testing for

The Median nerve, Musculocutaneous Nerve, and Axillary Nerve as the source of the client’s painful shoulder and arm

​• Test positioning

The client is supine, with their side being tested at the edge of the table.

​• Action

Apply a depressive force to the client’s affected shoulder.

With your other hand, hold the client’s wrist and Abduct their affected humerus to 10-degrees.

Slowly extend their wrist and fingers.

Fully supinate their forearm then slowly extend their elbow

​• Positive finding

Recurrence of their shoulder and arm pain.

The Upper Limb Tension Test #2, also known as the Radial Nerve Bias Test, is based on Dr. Robert Elvey's foundational work in neural tension assessment, with contributions from Dr. James Cyriax in understanding nerve function and pathology.