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Compression Syndromes: Professional Considerations

Compression Syndromes: Professional Considerations

Develop essential foundational knowledge for the treatment of nerve compression syndromes.

Description

Compression Syndromes: Professional Considerations provides massage and manual therapists with a foundational understanding of nerve compression syndromes, establishing a solid foundation for deeper exploration of the management and treatment of specific conditions.

Review the relevant anatomy impacted by nerve compression syndromes and develop an understanding of the factors contributing to nerve compression. Explore the common signs and symptoms shared across various nerve compression syndromes. Discover how nerve compression syndromes progress and how progression can be mitigated or, in some cases, improved.

This course, in conjunction with Compression Syndromes: Forming a Treatment Plan, ensures participants are well-equipped for advanced studies focused on specific syndromes. By merging theoretical understanding with practical treatment planning, therapists are prepared to navigate the complexities of nerve compression syndromes and poised for further education that addresses the intricacies of individual conditions.

Course Outline

UNDERSTANDING THE NERVOUS SYSTEM

The Central Nervous System
The Peripheral Nervous System
PNS Anatomy and Function

UNDERSTANDING NERVE COMPRESSION SYNDROMES

Causes
Signs & Symptoms
Progression

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Course Quiz

Outcomes & Objectives

Learning outcomes are high-level results that can be achieved by taking the course.
Review the workings of the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS).
Understand the diagnostic characteristics of nerve compression syndromes.
Learn what causes nerve compression syndromes.
Identify the common signs and symptoms shared by nerve compression syndromes.
Dive into the progression and prognosis of these conditions.

Instructors

Contributors

Amanda Miller, MA, RMT
Michelle Doell, BA, RMT
Lydia Giammartino, MMedSc, BKin, RMT
Julie Goldstein, MA, MPA, JD
Angela Molinari, BPhE, RMT
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Compression Syndromes: Professional Considerations

CA$24.99