Upper limb neurodynamic testing with radial and ulnar nerve biases: An analysis of cervical spinal nerve mechanics.

Background: Clinical research supports a combination of upper limb neurodynamic testing (ULNT) strategies to rule out upper limb and cervical neurogenic pathology; however, knowledge of the biomechanical response of spinal nerves during ULNT is lacking for radial and ulnar nerve biases.

Objective: To assess whether radial and ulnar nerve biased strategies of ULNT elicit significant displacement and strain of cervical spinal nerves.

Study Design: Cross-sectional.

Is State Anxiety, Trait Anxiety, or Anxiety Sensitivity a Clinical Predictor of Symptoms in Those Presenting With Mild Traumatic Brain Injury or Concussion?

Unlabelled: Clinical Scenario: Mild traumatic brain injury, or concussion, has been associated with physical, cognitive, and emotional sequelae. Little is understood in regard to many characteristics, such as anxiety, and their effect on post-concussion symptoms.

Clinical Question: Is state anxiety, trait anxiety, or anxiety sensitivity a clinical predictor of symptoms in those presenting with mild traumatic brain injury or concussion? Summary of Key Findings: A literature search returned 3 possible studies; 3 studies met inclusion criteria and included.

The Diagnostic Accuracy of Clinical Diagnostic Tests for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.

Unlabelled: Clinical Scenario: Thoracic outlet syndrome is quite challenging to diagnose. Currently, there are myriad diagnostic procedures used in the diagnosis of all types of thoracic outlet syndrome. However, controversy exists over which diagnostic procedures produce accurate findings.