different types of neurodynamics?

[JeffK]

Hi. I've just been given a copy of Michael Shacklock's book (I'm a student) & started reading it, & then I found (David Butler's Neuro Orthopaedic Institute).

I'm not sure what the difference between the two approaches is - has anyone any thoughts or insights re this?

Thanks, Jeff

[linbin]

hi friend
butler and michael were doing research together.the initial book of butler was published in 1990's.butler discussed about the anatomical and mechanical aspects of the nervous system .for eg compression,tension,elongation etc of the neural tissues
later they seperately started doing research and michael starts to think about the physiological changes in the nervous tissues that occurs along with mechanical and anatomical factors.for eg change in intra neural blood flow,axoplasmic flow,impulse conduction etc.
these things are not adressed in initial text of butler.in that he will be mentioning neural tension tests instead of neurodynamic test.
michael's clinical neurodynamics takes into consideration the recent updates in the neuromusculskeletal research.
even the test are refined in this text
it is subclasssified
clinical approaches for various presentations discussed.
looking forward for feedbacks

[linbin]

in physical therapy of cervical and thoracic spine by ruth grant ,butler has written a chapter pertaining to neurodynamics.here he is aknowledging the use of the term upper limb neurodynamic test.
to get a broader perspective please try to read
sensitive nervous system by butler too.