Diagnosing Cervical Radiculopathy: Special Tests & Clinical Insights | Clinical Examination

By dpope2020

November 17, 2023

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Diagnosing Cervical Radiculopathy: Special Tests & Clinical Insights | Clinical Examination

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In today's video we go over Diagnosing Cervical Radiculopathy: Special Tests & Clinical Insights | Clinical Examination: 

  • 00:00 - Intro
  • 00:10 - What is Cervical Radiculopathy?
  • 01:00 - Cervical Radiculopathy Diagnostic Challenges
  • 01:42 - Spurling's Test
  • 02:35 - Traction/Distraction Test
  • 03:23 - Upper Limb Neural Tension Test 1
  • 04:07 - Upper Limb Neural Tension Test 2
  • 04:40 - Upper Limb Neural Tension Test 2B
  • 05:03 - Upper Limb Neural Tension Test 3
  • 05:36 - Val Salva Test
  • 05:57 - Shoulder Abduction Relief Test
  • 06:17 - Squeeze Test
  • 06:54 - Conclusion
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- Dan Pope DPT,OCS,CSCS

Show Notes / Relevant Articles:

  • FPF Mini Course - 7 Reasons Why Injuries Happen in the Gym and What to do About it
  • Cervical Radiculopathy | Complete GUIDE for Physical Therapists [Evidence Based] FPF Show E:109
  • How I Evaluate Radicular Low Back Pain from a Herniated Disc [Physical Therapy Guide]
  • Physical Therapy Treatment for Radicular Lower Back Pain During Squats, Deadlifts and Olympic Lifts:
  • My Favorite Exercises for a Very Painful Lower Back [For Physical Therapists]

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    References: 

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    2. Kang KC, Lee HS, Lee JH. Cervical Radiculopathy Focus on Characteristics and Differential Diagnosis. Asian Spine J. 2020 Dec;14(6):921-930. doi: 10.31616/asj.2020.0647. Epub 2020 Dec 22. PMID: 33373515; PMCID: PMC7788378.