KEYS TO UNDERSTANDING COMMON NERVE ENTRAPMENTS

Course overview

This course utilizes the text: Orthopedic Clinical Advisor by Derrick Sueki, PT, DPT, GCPT, OCS and Jacklyn Brechter, PhD, PT. This course will help you access the information you need to confidently handle multiple orthopedic conditions. Essential clinical reference information provides up-to-date diagnostic and therapeutic information on common nerve entrapments conditions in a bulleted, quick-reference format ideal for both students and practitioners. Content is written entirely by orthopedic physical therapists and is logically organized to promote accurate, efficient differential diagnosis and intervention. Nerve Entrapments covered are: Axillary Nerve Entrapment Brachial Plexus Nerve Entrapment Common Fibular Nerve Entrapment Deep Fibular Nerve Entrapment Femoral Nerve Entrapment Interosseous Nerve Entrapment Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve Entrapment Long Thoracic Nerve Pathology Median Nerve Entrapment Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Obturator Nerve Entrapment Plantar Nerve Entrapment Radial Nerve Entrapment Saphenous Nerve Entrapment Sciatic Nerve Entrapment Suprascapular Nerve Entrapment Sural Nerve Entrapment Tibial Nerve Entrapment Vascular Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Ulnar Nerve Entrapment Each diagnosis covers: Definition Synonyms Optimal Number of Visits/Maximal Number of Visits Etiology Epidemiology and Demographics Mechanism of Injury Common Signs and Symptoms Aggravating Activities Easing Activities 24-Hour Symptom Pattern Past History for the Region Physical Examination Important Objective Tests Differential Diagnosis Contributing Factors Treatment Surgical Options Rehabilitation Prognosis Signs and Symptoms Indicating Referral to Physician