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Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common entrapment neuropathy of the upper limb and often considered in the differential diagnosis of thoracic outlet syndrome and cervical radiculopathy. Understanding the cardinal clinical signs is paramount in assessment as there is no set criteria for diagnosis. This blog explores the presentation, assessment and neurodynamic treatments for this condition.
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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