Understanding and Treating Peripheral Nerve Entrapments

Course overview

Nerve entrapments of the upper extremity are common in sports and typically related to excessive traction around a joint, as in throwing, which in turn leads to compression, inflammation, and adhesions from repetitive stress. The main nerve entrapments in the upper extremity involve the median, ulnar, radial, and musculocutaneous nerves. This course teaches how to assess and treat the common types of peripheral nerve entrapment, including "pseudo entrapments" and is supported with fully illustrated course notes and detailed video tutorials from Stuart Hinds. Objectives: At the conclusion of this course the participant will be able to: List the main nerve entrapments typically seen in the upper extremities Describe the assessment methods for nerve entrapments Describe the treatment methods for each type of entrapment Explain what a 'pseudo' nerve entrapment is Summarize thoracic outlet syndrome State the test used to determine neural tension in peripheral nerve entrapments