Upper Extremity Nerve Injuries, Entrapments, and Flossing Interventions (Smith - Live Interactive Webinar)

Course overview

Physical and Occupational therapists regularly evaluate and treat patients with upper extremity neuromusculoskeletal pathologies. Peripheral nerve entrapment syndromes are difficult to identify because symptoms are often vague and mimic other neuromusculoskeletal pathology. Neurodiagnostic testing and advanced imaging for entrapment neuropathies are not always necessary or beneficial. Evidence suggests most entrapment neuropathies resolve with non-operative treatment. The exact incidence of entrapment condition or injuries requires more research, but the upper extremity accounts for greater than 80% of the total. Nerve entrapment neuropathies or injuries can be acute, trauma, or chronic in nature. This course will review indications and benefits of integrating nerve flossing techniques with a variety of patient conditions. Participants will learn entrapment conditions involving axillary, suprascapular, medial, radial, and ulnar nerve regions. Additionally, information in how to integrate these intervention strategies to improve outcomes will be reviewed. Current evidence will be utilized for support.