Dylan Crake RMT & R.KIN

Travels Test

To do:

With client seated, the therapist passively extends and slightly externally rotated the affected arm.

The therapist should monitor the radial pulse.

The client can then rotate their head away from the affected side. The client then takes a deep breath and holds for 15-30 seconds. 

Positive sign:

Client’s symptoms re-occur or diminished radial pulse