Used to test for impingement of the median nervein the carpal tunnel

Phalen Test:

Patient is instructed to place the dorsal surfaces of the hands together and fully flex the wrists. This position is to be held for 60 seconds or until numbness/tingling of the hand(s) is felt, whichever is shorter

Reverse Phalen

Patient is instructed to place their hands in “Prayer Hand position. “Again, this position is to be held for 60 seconds or until numbness/tingling of the hand(s) is felt, whichever is shorter

Tests are considered to be positive with reproduction of the pain or paresthesia