Orthopedics 202: Trunk and Shoulder Entrapment Syndromes Course
Orthopedics 202: Trunk and Shoulder Entrapment Syndromes Course is organized by CCEDSeminars.
Course Description:
Postural stresses and deformities due to weak muscles, poor habits, anatomical variations, and modern stresses to the joints and soft tissues due to work and sports activities can result in entrapment of peripheral nerves in the scapular, shoulder, rib cage, and thoracic outlet areas... This course covers the anatomy and physiology of common trunk and shoulder entrapment syndromes. This class will emphasize identifying and conservatively managing the various entrapment syndromes, sometimes referred to as tunnel syndromes. This presentation will also provide patient education strategies for the prevention and home management of entrapments.
Course Outline:
• A detailed description of upper extremity anatomy and nerve entrapment physiology.
• Causes of nerve entrapment syndromes.
• Diagnosis and differential diagnosis for nerve entrapment syndromes. Differentiating entrapments from radiculopathies.
• Chiropractic management and co-management of entrapment syndromes.
• • Patient education strategies for prevention, rehabilitation & and home care.
Learning Objectives:
Develop a better understanding of anatomy & physiology trunk and shoulder nerve entrapments and their clinical implications.
• Enhance clinical knowledge to properly diagnose and treat/co-treat entrapment syndromes.
• Learn ways to educate patients on prevention strategies, home care methods, and activity modification.
• Learn new skills in managing entrapment syndromes including nutrition where indicated.