Susan Stralka – Entrapment Neuropathies of the Upper Extremity

It can be difficult to identify all structures that cause upper extremity pain or dysfunction. Therapists must identify the problem. the source of the Problem to solve the most effective treatment for the client.

Susan Stralka – Entrapment Neuropathies of the Upper Extremity

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

• The relationship of neurovascular and musculoskeletal problems—joints, ligaments, bone, muscle, and nerve
• Movement in the Nervous system

DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS OF THE UPPER QUADRANT—NECK, SHOULDER, WRIST, AND HAND

• Degenerative cervical dysfunction
• Symptom identification
• Distal vs. proximal symptoms
  • Radiculopathy of the cervical cervix
  • Shoulder pathology
  • Tenosynovitis

CONNECTIVE TISSUE, MUSCLE IMBALANCE, NEURAL RELATIONSHIP AND CONNECTIVE TISUE

• Pathophysiology of neural tissue
• Consequences of muscle imbalance

IDENTIFICATION OF NERVE COMPRESSION SITES

• Upper Limb Neurodynamics Testing (ULNT), and Scratch Collapse Testing
• Classification of nerve compression injuries

DEMONSTRATION AND LAB—UPPER LIMB TENSION TESTING (ULTT)

TREATMENT STATEGIES
MOVEMENT-BASED MANAGEMENT

• Nerve gliding
• Muscle rehabilitation-Education
• Mirror Therapy and Graded Motor Imagery
• Ergonomic strategies

PROGRAM FOR HOME EXERCISE

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Diagnosis & Treatment of Upper Extremity Neuropathies

It can be difficult to identify all structures that cause upper extremity pain or dysfunction. Therapists must identify the problem. the source of the Problem to provide the most effective treatment for the client. Many therapists treat their clients by treating the It is much easier to treat peripheral symptoms than central sensibilitization. of the nervous system that is related to the Development and maintenance of Persistent symptoms. What if there were a way to create a treatment program that would treat both peripheral and central sensitization?

This course provides the Tools to accomplish this. You will leave with evidence.-Assessment and treatment strategies for disorders based on the diagnosis of the Upper extremity, From the To support the cervical spine the hand. To decipher whether entrapment neuropathies are at play, you’ll learn about and gain hands-Use our experience to learn more the Upper Limb Neurodynamic Testing and Scratch Collapse Test (ULNT) during lab. You will also learn how to identify central sensitization, and 5 alternative evidence methods.-Approaches based to calm the nervous system. Mirror therapy, graded Motor Imagery, nerve and myofascial Gliding, and Muscle Reprogramming.-Education can help your clients recover from debilitating suffering and improve their functionality as well as quality. of life.