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1. Explore the relationship of the neural system continuum and musculoskeletal problems
2. Discover differential diagnosis procedures to use for problem solving and successful treatment of upper quadrant pain and dysfunction
3. Examine Upper Limb Neurodynamic Testing (ULNT) and Scratch Collapse Test to rule in nerve pathologies including double crush
4. Define pain mechanisms and ways to identify central sensitization
5. Develop a sequential exercise program starting with addressing the symptoms
6. Utilize mirror therapy and graded motor imagery along with the biopsychosocial approach to improve outcomes

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

• The relationship of neurovascular and musculoskeletal problems—joints, ligaments, bone, muscle, and nerve
• Movement in the nervous system

DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS OF THE UPPER QUADRANT—NECK, SHOULDER, WRIST, AND HAND

• Degenerative cervical dysfunction
• Symptom identification
• Proximal vs. distal symptoms
  • Cervical radiculopathy
  • Shoulder pathology
  • Tenosynovitis

UNDERSTANDING OF CONNECTIVE TISSUE, NEURAL RELATIONSHIP, AND MUSCLE IMBALANCE

• Pathophysiology of neural tissue
• Consequences of muscle imbalance

IDENTIFICATION OF NERVE COMPRESSION SITES

• Upper Limb Neurodynamics Testing (ULNT) and Scratch Collapse Test
• Classification of nerve compression injuries

DEMONSTRATION AND LAB—UPPER LIMB TENSION TESTING (ULTT)

• Evaluation and treatment of the upper extremity

TREATMENT STRATEGIES:
MOVEMENT-BASED MANAGEMENT

• Nerve gliding
• Muscle re-education
• Mirror Therapy and Graded Motor Imagery
• Ergonomic strategies

HOME EXERCISE PROGRAM

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**Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of mental health professionals. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your professions standards.

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Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants

Vyne Education, LLC. is an AOTA Approved Provider of continuing education. This educational offering is offered for .55 AOTA CEUs. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA. AOTA Educational level Intermediate, Category 1: Domain of T, 2: Occupational Therapy Process.

Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants - Florida: Vyne Education, LLC. is an approved provider #50-466 with the Florida Department of Health Board of Occupational Therapy Practice. This educational offering is approved for 5.5 contact hours for Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapy Assistants.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants: This educational offering qualifies for 5.5 continuing education hours as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your course outline and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific filing requirements.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - Illinois: Vyne Education, LLC. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #:216.000309. This educational offering qualifies for 5.5 CE Credit Hours.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - New York: Vyne Education, LLC. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider for physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education. This educational offering is awarded 6.6 contact hours.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - Arkansas: This educational offering has been approved by the Arkansas State Board Of Physical Therapy for 5.5 contact hours for Physical Therapists.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - Indiana: This meets the IN-PT approval under 844 IAC 6-8-5 Approved Organizations #9, please contact IN Board or Association if you have questions.

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Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - North Carolina
NCBPTE approval by virtue of approval by The New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for Physical Therapy licensure board or state APTA chapter Approval good through 8/31/2018.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - Ohio: This educational offering has been submitted for 5.5 CEUs to the Ohio Physical Therapy Association for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants.

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Other Professions
This educational offering qualifies for 5.5 continuing education hours as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your course outline and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific filing requirements.

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Educators: This educational offering may qualify toward your professional development requirement. The educational offering consists of 5.5 clock hours. Use this information and your board rules and regulations to calculate professional development/continuing education credit.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Athletic Trainers, Massage Therapists, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists, Personal Trainers, Coaches