Tension (in Newtons) of the Ulnar, Median, and Radial Nerves and Mean Differences in Tension Among the Nerves for Each of the 5 Test Positionsa
↵a Measurements are expressed as mean (SD) [95% confidence interval]. ULNT3=ulnar nerve upper limb neurodynamic test (scapular depression, abduction and external rotation, elbow flexion, forearm pronation, and wrist and finger extension) as described by Butler9; ULNT3+IR=ULNT3 with internal rotation; ULNT3+Sup=ULNT3 with forearm supination; ULNT3+H.Abd=ULNT3 with horizontal abduction; ULNT3+H.Abd+IR=ULNT3 with horizontal abduction and internal rotation.
b Significantly different mean tension (P≤.01) in this position than in ULNT3.
c Significantly different tension (P<.05) between 2 nerves (eg, ulnar and median) for a given position (eg, ULNT3).