Neural Mobilization: Examination & Intervention Strategies - Miami

Neural Mobilization: Examination & Intervention Strategies is organized by Rehab Education and will be held from Nov 03 - 04, 2018 at Miami, Florida, United States of America.

The target audience for this medical event is Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Certified Athletic Trainers, This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 15 contact hours.

Course Description:
The concept of restricted neural dynamics is not new, however, its impact on our patients’ daily activities and movement tolerance is often overlooked during the examination and treatment of our patients. This course covers concepts for examination and quantifying restricted neural dynamics and intervention strategies to address the dura, nerve bed, and peripheral nerves.

Included is a critical review of the most up-to-date literature in peer-reviewed journals regarding the use of neural mobilization as an examination and treatment technique. The course is appropriate for physical therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapy assistants and occupational therapy assistants as both assessment and treatment concepts will be covered to aide them in the care of their patients. This course includes laboratory sessions in which participants will practice neural mobilization and examination techniques.

Course Objectives :
At the conclusion of this presentation the participant will be able to:
• Identify the 3 components of the brachial plexus.
• Describe 3 possible pathologies of the nervous system as covered in this course.
• Identify 3 symptoms of brachial plexopathy of the upper quadrant.
• Following the course and given 3 case scenarios the participant will match all appropriate testing of the UE using novel neural mobility grading scales (0-5) for biasing the Brachial Plexus, Radial, Median and Ulnar nerves.
• Apply 3 basic treatment techniques based on results obtained from neural mobility testing of the upper extremity for a patient with lateral epicondylalgia.
• Apply 2 basic treatment techniques based on results obtained from the neural mobility of the LE with metric measurements (of the hip or knee) using: the Straight Leg Raise with biasing of the Tibial and Fibular nerves, Prone Knee bend with biasing of the Femoral and Saphenous nerves for a given case study.
• Apply the concept of structural differentiation as referenced in the literature to determine neural vs non-neural tissue movement restrictions of the UE through joint positioning, palpation and symptom behavior.
• Apply the concept of structural differentiation as referenced in the literature to determine neural vs non-neural tissue movement restrictions of the LE through joint positioning, palpation and symptom behavior.
• Design a comprehensive intervention plan including exercises, manual techniques and home exercises based on exam results from a given case study.

Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.