Q. The 'namastey/ namaskar' (indian way of greeting or salutation with folded hands) position is also a clinical test for which condition or function?
a. Dorsiflexion of wrist
b. Nerve function
c. Temperature of palm
d. Power of muscles of hand
Answer-
b
The 'reverse Phalen test' used in diagnosing carpal tunnel syndrome requires similar posture for some time to reproduce sensory problems of increased carpal tunnel pressure ( median nerve symptoms).
The opposite test 'Phalen test' also used for the same purpose and the hand position is reversed.
a. Dorsiflexion of wrist
b. Nerve function
c. Temperature of palm
d. Power of muscles of hand
Answer-
b
The 'reverse Phalen test' used in diagnosing carpal tunnel syndrome requires similar posture for some time to reproduce sensory problems of increased carpal tunnel pressure ( median nerve symptoms).
The opposite test 'Phalen test' also used for the same purpose and the hand position is reversed.
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