Supraclavicular Pressure Test
- Addresses compromise to brachial plexus through scalene triangles
- Patient is seated with arms at the side
- Examiner places fingers on the upper trapezius and thumb on anterior scalene muscle near the first rib
- Examiner squeezes the fingers and thumb together for 30 seconds
- Positive test: reproduction of pain or paresthesia
(Hooper et. al., 2010)