Neuroanatomy Review: The Brachial Plexus
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Here is an infographic summarizing compression injuries that can occur in the upper extremity, hand and fingers. Image Credit - Ariella Studies
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Research Review: Neural Mobilization
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Non-pharmacological therapeutic interventions are being embraced by the medical community because they are simple to carry out, economical, and have relatively minor side effects.
One treatment approach that can be used as part of an individualized multi-modal program to manage persistent pain is neural mobilizations.
Read MorePlain Language Summary: For a case report documenting the assessment and treatment of a nerve entrapment at the knee
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This case report highlights the value of an in-depth physical examination that includes the evaluation and palpation of peripheral nerves. It also demonstrated that in the case of a suspected nerve entrapment a multi-modal treatment approach utilizing both exercise and manual therapy, may be used to manage symptoms.
Read MoreResearch Review: Peripheral Nerve Entrapment & Massage Therapy
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What I think is an interesting area of research is to what point can manual therapy mitigate the development of peripheral nerve entrapment and what are the implications for patients.
Read MoreInjury Spotlight: Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
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Tarsal tunnel syndrome is a condition in which the tibial nerve is compressed as it travels through the tarsal tunnel (along the inner leg behind the medial malleolus).
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