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Upper Extremity Neuropathies: Problem-Solving With Patient Cases

presented by Mary Derrick-Manis, PT, DPT, PhD(c), OCS, FAAOMPT

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Financial: Mary Derrick-Manis is an employee at the University of Utah. She also receives compensation from MedBridge for this course. There is no financial interest beyond the production of this course.

Nonfinancial: Mary Derrick-Manis has no competing nonfinancial interests or relationships with regard to the content presented in this course.

Satisfactory completion requirements: All disciplines must complete learning assessments to be awarded credit, no minimum score required unless otherwise specified within the course.

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Video Runtime: 47 Minutes; Learning Assessment Time: 44 Minutes

This course focuses on two challenging diagnosis puzzles. Upper quarter peripheral nerve problems and carpal tunnel syndrome can challenge even the best diagnostician. Clinicians must examine patients with these conditions carefully and analyse the problem in order to determine the best course of action. By following along with these case presentations, you will cover the course objectives, identify areas of additional study required, and refresh proper clinical reasoning for patients with upper quarter peripheral nerve problems and carpal tunnel syndrome.

Meet Your Instructor

Mary Derrick-Manis, PT, DPT, PhD(c), OCS, FAAOMPT

Dr. Mary Derrick-Manis is an assistant professor (clinical) in the Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah, where she teaches Tests and Measures as well as Musculoskeletal Management. She is also a PhD candidate studying the acquisition of pain beliefs in health providers, is a…

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1. Ulnar Nerve Neuropathies

This chapter will introduce a patient who presents with numbness/tingling and weakness in her right hand. Learners will systematically explore examination and treatment principles by targeting key factors that guide clinical decision-making.

2. Median Nerve Neuropathies

This chapter will discuss a patient who presents with the diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome. Learners will systematically explore examination and treatment principles by targeting key factors identified in the 2019 Clinical Practice Guidelines published by the APTA’s Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy.

3. Radial Nerve and Neuropathy Summary

This chapter will discuss a patient who presents with a dull ache and weakness in his dorsal wrist and fingers. Learners will systematically explore examination and treatment principles by targeting key factors that guide clinical decision-making.

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