Wright’s (hyperabduction) test – What is the purpose, indication and relevance?

Wright’s (hyperabduction) Test: Client is seated. Practitioner abducts the clients arm to 180° while monitoring the radial pulse.

Purpose:

• Assess for neurovascular compression involving the pectoralis muscle in the thoracic outlet

Indications:

• Cervical, shoulder or upper limb pain
• Upper limb weakness or paresthesia

Relevance:

• Positive test – recurrence of the clients symptoms, numbness, tingling or diminished radial pulse is indicative of thoracic outlet syndrome

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