Lower Extremity Nerve Sensitizers | Tibial, Sural, & Peroneal Nerves

The video tutorial explains the assessment of lower extremity nerve tension, focusing on the tibial, sural, and common peroneal nerves. It introduces the straight leg raise test to identify nerve tension and familiar pain, particularly in the sciatic nerve distribution. The tutorial further explores distal nerve sensitizers, using maneuvers like E version, inversion, plantar flexion, and dorsiflexion to bias tension in specific nerves. Techniques such as Ted, Sid, and Pip are highlighted to target the tibial, sural, and peroneal nerves, respectively, aiming to provoke pain and assess nerve distribution.

What is the purpose of the straight leg raise test in assessing lower extremity nerve tension?

Describe the process of performing the straight leg raise test and what it aims to provoke.

What are the three distal nerve sensitizing maneuvers mentioned in the text?

Explain how to bias tension in the tibial nerve according to the text.

What is the rationale behind performing specific nerve sensitizing maneuvers?