Purpose of Cervical distraction test is : To determine if radicular symptoms alleviate on applying traction to the cervical spine. To identify the presence of cervical radiculopathy among patients with upper quadrant pain. Patient Position: Sitting upright, Supine. Examiner Position: Beside the patient, Standing at the patient’s head side. Procedure: Place one hand on the chin and another hand on the occiput. Carefully apply distraction force cephalad. Ask … Continue reading Cervical distraction test