Neurological Testing for Therapists

Neurological Testing for Manual Therapists

This course forms part of Phase 3 of the Musculoskeletal Remedial and Exercise Therapy course.

Neurological Testing for Manual Therapists

Overview

• Anatomy of the Cervical and Lumbar Spine
• Neuroanatomy of the upper and lower extremity
• Neurological examination of the upper and lower extremities
• Testing of the Cranial Nerves
• Neurodynamic testing for the upper and lower extremities
• This course builds on from the neuroanatomy in Phase 2

Pre-Course:

• You will complete worksheets that will introduce you to the neuroanatomy of the cervical and lumbar spine
• The worksheets will cover: Brachial Plexus, Lumbar Plexus, Sacral Plexus, Cranial Nerves as well as disc herniations and explanation of different types of herniation as well as the difference between radicular and radiculopathy presentations
• You will have access to over 20 hours of neurological testing theory and the pre-course work

During the morning session you will:

• Learn in-depth anatomy for the Cervical region:
• Neurological presentations for the upper extremity
• Upper Extremity Reflexes
• Neurological presentations for the lower extremity
• Lower Extremity Reflexes
• Cranial Nerve testing
• Neurodynamic testing for the upper and lower limbs

A fter the face to face day:

Submit 2 videos:

• Lower & Upper extremity neurological testing
• Cranial nerve testing