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 integrates the basic concept of “test-treat-retest” as a foundation to manage these challenging patients.

Objectives: By the end of this course, participants will: Identify 2 main regions of the brachial plexus Map patients' symptoms to the brachial plexus based on a patient scenario in which the patient demonstrates a numb hand Identify 2 conditions that increase the potential for nerve injury vulnerability in patients with cervical sprain/strain Identify 2 signs and 4 symptoms of brachial plexalgia Accurately grade a patient with medial/lateral elbow pain, "dead arm" syndrome and SICK scapula syndrome using novel neural mobility grading scales (0-5). Generate a treatment plan for a patient with lateral epicondylalgia, including goals and prognosis based on case study exam results that will promote patient’s return to normal ADLs and occupation. Describe 2 evidenced based treatment techniques to restore space, motion, and slack can be integrated into the overall treatment plan for patients with Thoracic Outlet that will promote patient’s return to normal ADLs and occupation. Choose 3 appropriate IASTM treatments to enhance movement and space for movement dysfunctions resulting from restricted neural mobility in a patient with cervical strain that will promote the patient's return to normal ADLs and occupation. Choose 3 basic negative pressure soft tissue techniques (cupping) over the nerve bed to enhance space and movement for addressing restricted neural dynamics in patients with shoulder sprain/strain that will promote patient’s return to normal ADLs and occupation. Integrate 3 cupping and IASTM strokes in a patient with Brachial Plexalgia (left chest wall & facial pain, numbness of the thumb, ring and small finger) to allow patient to return to functional use of the extremity Choose 2 taping techniques to enhance slack promoting posture correction and inhibition of neuropathic pain for patients with cervical sprain/strain to allow patient to return to functional use of the extremity

Presenter(s): Mark W. Butler, PT, DPT, OCS, Cert. MDT

Status: Active

Activity Difficulty Level: Advanced

Domains:

• Assessment
• Evaluation and Diagnosis
• Therapeutic Intervention

Format: Virtual Asynchronous - On Demand

Dual Credentials and JA: Occupational Therapy Professionals, Physical Therapy Professionals

Start Date & Time: 05/15/2027 08:00 AM CDT

End Date & Time: 05/16/2027 05:00 PM CDT

Cost: $529.00

Capacity: 30

CEUs: 14