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== Purpose<br> ==
== Purpose<br> ==
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'''Technique'''  
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With the patient seated, have them side bend approximately 30 degrees towards the affected side. The physical therapist will apply an axial force while standing behind the patient. A positive test will be a reproduction of symptoms.
With the patient seated, have them side bend approximately 30 degrees towards the affected side. The physical therapist will apply an axial force while standing behind the patient. A positive test will be a reproduction of symptoms.  


== Evidence  ==
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To test for the presence or absence of cervical radiulopathy.


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With the patient seated, have them side bend approximately 30 degrees towards the affected side. The physical therapist will apply an axial force while standing behind the patient. A positive test will be a reproduction of symptoms.

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