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Types of Neuropathy

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This resource promotes client understanding of their neuropathy.  It includes information on different types of nerve injuries and their severity and causes.
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The Patellar Reflex

January 9, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This handout breaks down this classic test of the nervous system and is a resource for both clinicians as well as patients.
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The DN4 for Evaluating Neuropathic Pain: Interpretation and Implications for Practice

January 9, 2022 by Megan Berg.
There are various evaluation tools that can be used to discriminate different types of pain to better inform clinical practice. The Douleur Neuropathique4 questionnaire (DN4) is a simple questionnaire that can assist with the diagnosis of neuropathic pain. It is a short, 1-minute questionnaire with a question and examination component. This resource includes the DN4 and a second page for clinicians which outlines current evidence surrounding the management of neuropathic pain.
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Sensory Examination Tool

January 5, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This documents is built as a guide to assist in a thorough examination and assessment of a patient with neuropathy, peripheral neuropraxia, or central nervous system damage.  It includes tips to assist in determining differential diagnosis of pathologies that cause sensation impairment.
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Selected List of Common Movement Disorders

January 5, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Movement disorder terms can sometimes be confusing and hard to follow for clinicians, patients, and family members. This handout provides definitions of movement disorder terms with examples of how they may present. 
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Sciatic Nerve Glides

January 5, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Nerve pain down the leg can be challenging to treat, especially if the pain cannot be reduced directly with low back related postures or movements. In these cases, sciatic nerve glides may be the best option to encourage gentle movement of the nerves that course into the lower part of the lower back. This intervention piece outlines how to perform sciatic nerve glides.
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Peripheral Radial Nerve Entrapments

January 3, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Peripheral nerve entrapments can be challenging to assess, especially when considering less common nerve problems. This resource outlines the presentation of peripheral radial nerve entrapments and is an excellent resource for any clinician who treats nerve pain to have on hand to assist with diagnosis.
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Peripheral Nerve Regeneration

January 3, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This handout describes the process involved with peripheral nerve damage and includes a visualization of the nerve itself. The handout breaks down the process of regeneration into 4 steps.
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Neurodynamic Testing for the Upper Limb

December 30, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout provides clinicians with a visual and written guide to perform an upper-limb neurodynamic assessment. Includes demonstrations to assess the contribution of neural tension for the median, ulnar, and radial nerves.
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