Neuropathies of The Upper Quadrant

There are many entrapment points and manifestations of neuropathies in the upper quadrant. For therapists, a thorough understanding of the anatomy and physiology is crucial to identify risks for your patient, develop the mostapplicable course of intervention, and to achieve functionaloutcomes. This course will cover the complexities of the nerves of the upper quadrant as they originate from the spinal cord and terminate in the distal portion of the upper extremity. Identification methods and evaluations will be presented as well as current treatment methods. The goal of this course is to enhance your skills in investigating the "why" and "how" of neuropathies to guide your clinical reasoning and provideeffective treatment ideas you can have at your fingertips.

Highlights

• Identify numerous causes and functional impacts of nerve compression and neuropathy development within the upper quadrant
• Effectively treat neurological conditions and entrapments in the upper quadrant

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants