NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy

Neural Tension Testing

11.11.2020 - By Kyle RicePlay

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Greg presents with burning lateral foot pain that began three days ago. The therapist would like to assess for irritation of the sural nerve. Which of the following would MAXIMALLY stress the sural nerve?   

A. Knee extension, ankle dorsiflexion, and inversion  

B. Knee extension, ankle plantar flexion, and eversion  

C. Knee flexion, ankle plantar flexion, and inversion  

D. Knee flexion, ankle dorsiflexion, and inversion

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