Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

This intense one day course explains the aetiology of the syndrome, the differential diagnosis between Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Cervical Radiculopathy, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Cubital Tunnel Syndrome and Guyons Canal entrapment. A thorough assessment is taught; utilising palpatory neurological and auscultatory skills, to name just a few, in order to formulate the working diagnosis. The hands on treatment of thoracic outlet syndrome is presented allowing critical thinking around the use of the techniques presented. Also, following a review of neural anatomy and physiology, the participants will be challenged to reason for themselves; the use, delayed use or non-use of treatment techniques commonly propounded in the areas of neurodynamics and thoracic outlet stretching. The sessions covering both the examination and treatment of thoracic outlet syndrome will broaden the participants’ scope of practice and allow for more accurate diagnosis and successful treatment.Who is the course aimed at?This course is aimed at any grade of physiotherapist treating upper limb problems or with a particular interest in Thoracic Outlet syndrome. All applicants must be HPC and CSP registered. The course costs £99.

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