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This blog is dedicated to the physical examination for cervical radiculopathy. We discuss the current clinical prediction rule, neurodynamic tests and neurological examination involved in making this clinical diagnosis.
Read MoreI recently attended a course run by Michael Shacklock called "Neurodynamic Solutions for the upper quadrant". "Clinical neurodynamics is for clinicians dealing with musculoskeletal disorders with peripheral neurogenic pain mechanisms, including those of the nerve root and peripheral nerve" (Shacklock, 2005, p. xii). The purpose of this blog is to share two key messages on pathoneurodynamics and levels of assessment and treatment.
Read MoreSian and I both attended Michael Shacklock’s Neurodynamics Upper Limb Course in Melbourne in June. This was easily the most enlightening course I have attended, it introduced much more sensitive treatment techniques, especially for acute and severe neural conditions. Shacklock’s neurodynamics is too large a topic for just one blog, so I will expand on entrapment neuropathies of the radial and ulnar nerves.
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