EPISODE · Jun 23, 2026 · 5 MIN
Episode 117- Elbow Flexion Test
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During an evaluation, a physical therapist performs the elbow flexion test to reproduce a patient's upper extremity symptoms. Which of the following BEST explains the mechanism behind this test? Option 1- Compression of the ulnar nerve within the cubital tunnel Option 2- Compression of the median nerve as it passes through the pronator teres Option 3- Ischemic compression of the radial artery reducing blood flow to the forearm Option 4- Stretching of the posterior interosseous nerve beneath the supinator Watch the video version on our Youtube channel: https://youtu.be/RK6ELQAI5fM
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During an evaluation, a physical therapist performs the elbow flexion test to reproduce a patient's upper extremity symptoms. Which of the following BEST explains the mechanism behind this test? Option 1- Compression of the ulnar nerve within the cubital tunnel Option 2- Compression of the median nerve as it passes through the pronator teres Option 3- Ischemic compression of the radial artery reducing blood flow to the forearm Option 4- Stretching of the posterior int...
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