Neurodynamic Mobilization

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Theresa A. Schmidt, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, LMT, CEAS Related seminars and products

Educise PC

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Dr. Theresa Schmidt is an orthopedic physical therapy specialist and massage therapist integrating traditional and alternative medicine with emphasis on manual therapy, precision exercise, wellness, Reiki, and mindfulness. She presented for NASA/Inomedic, Johns Hopkins, Cleveland Clinic, Vanderbilt Med, Wake Med, and professional associations. She received her doctorate at UNE and served as faculty at Touro PT Programs and CUNY Queens Colleges in NY. She is a published author, Expert Consultant, Reiki Master Instructor, and integrative clinician in private practice at Educise® in New Hampshire. Her website is www.educise.com.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Theresa Schmidt has employment relationships with Educise PC, CEU Connection.com, and United States Department of Veterans Affairs. She receives a speaking honorarium, recording royalties, and a consulting fee from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Theresa Schmidt is a member of American Physical therapy Association, the Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapy, and the American Massage Therapy Association.

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Objectives

1. Investigate adverse peripheral neural tension impairments of the lower extremity (LE).
2. Appraise provocative tests to identify mobility impairments related to adverse neural tension in the UE.
3. Apply neurodynamic mobilization techniques to manage mobility impairments for ilioinguinal, sciatic, femoral and saphenous nerves using manual or instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization and neural stretch techniques.
4. Develop a home exercise program to manage adverse neural tension.
5. Assess and document effectiveness of the neurodynamic approach to adverse neural tension disorders.
6. Investigate current literature related to the effectiveness of neurodynamic therapy for mobility impairments of the LE.

Outline

• Neurodynamic Therapy and adverse neural tension mechanisms
  • Pain Science and Nervous System Sensitization
  • Examination for LE Neural Tension Conditions
  • Signs and Symptoms of Neural Movement System Impairment
    • Pain Scale, (Resting and activity-related VAS) Fear Avoidance Behavior Questionnaire, (FABQ), Short-form McGill Pain Questionnaire, Oswestry Pain Disability Index, Patient Specific Functional Scale, ROM, Strength, Sensation, Reflexes
• Provocative Tests
  • Demonstrations
  • Slump test, neuromeningeal tension tests, seated and supine straight leg raise, cervical flexion, lumbar slumping, Bachterew’s test, sitting root test, femoral slump test
• Treatment Strategies
  • Neuromuscular impairment and movement dysfunction with Lab
  • Neural Excursion: Neuro-Fascial Mobilization with Lab
  • Manual and Instrument Assisted soft tissue mobilization: cupping and manual techniques
• Therapeutic exercise
  • Lab/demonstrations
  • Designing customized home exercise programs
  • Cased studies with clinical reasoning and discussion
  • Current research in neurodynamics
  • Clinical Pearls

Target Audience

• Chiropractors
• Nurses
• Physical Therapists
• Physical Therapist Assistants
• Occupational Therapists
• Occupational Therapy Assistants
• Speech Language Pathologists
• Other Rehab Health Professionals