cervical distraction test performed to assess a space occupying condition of the cervical spine

Special Orthopedic Assessment Tests for the Neck – Space Occupying Conditions

The term “space occupying condition” is used to describe a condition in which there is compression on a spinal nerve in the intervertebral foramen.

seated Wright's test for pectoralis minor syndrome form of thoracic outlet syndrome

Orthopedic Assessment of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome – Adson’s, Eden’s, Wright’s

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) is a very common set of posture dysfunctional patterns. Adson’s, Eden’s, & Wright’s tests are designed to assess TOS.