Influence of shoulder external rotation on sensory responses to the upper limb neurodynamic test 1 in men and women with and without non-specific neck pain: a cross-sectional study

Key Points

• The aim is to assess how shoulder external rotation affects sensory responses during the upper limb neurodynamic test 1 in individuals with and without non-specific neck pain.
• Cross-sectional design assessing individuals with and without non-specific neck pain
• Comparison of sensory responses to standard and modified upper limb neurodynamic test 1
• Analysis of the impact of shoulder external rotation on these responses
• Individuals with non-specific neck pain demonstrate higher symptom intensity during neurodynamic testing
• Shoulder external rotation slightly increases sensory responses, though differences are not clinically significant
• The study supports improved clinical interpretation and selection of tests based on shoulder rotation tolerance