Understanding Central VS Peripheral Nerve Entrapments

Course overview

This course is aimed to give clinicians tools to determine the difference between neuropathies and pain referral that are caused centrally at the spinal column vs peripherally. This topic is crucial to the treatment of nerve pain and other injuries, with nice parallels drawn to the rationale and diagnostics of Chinese medical theory. The course will include anatomic overview of peripheral nerves, orthopedic and neurological assessment, and treatment strategies. Goals - Participants will be able to - Identify the difference in the symptomatic presentation of a central nerve entrapment vs peripheral nerve entrapment - Refine orthopedic and neurological assessment tools to understand the etiology of the patient's presentation without a diagnostic image. - Refine approach to treatment and additional strategies to improve clinical outcomes of nerve pain referral Teacher Ann Folckomer