Neurodynamics: Examination & Mobilization Techniques

This 2 day seminar includes ~60% hands-on lab and ~40% didactic components. The content incorporates and highlights the works of: David Butler, Mark Butler, Jack Stagge, Robert Elvey, and others. From there, examination and treatment approaches are taught combining components of their content into a user-friendly, test re-test approach to neurodynamics. There is extensive lab practice time dedicated to learning specific examination and mobilization techniques, and adjunctive treatments, along with a review of current evidence and live case studies. In addition, supplemental video content for this course featuring all techniques taught is also included.

• The participant will discuss the history and evolution of neurodynamics, the anatomy and pathophysiology of the peripheral nervous system
• The participant will identify safety issues, indications, and contraindications for the application of neurodynamic testing and mobilization
• The participant will identify specific differential diagnoses that would clinically present as neural compression vs. irritation
• The participant will demonstrate proper subjective and objective examination techniques that would indicate the presence of peripheral neuropathic dysfunction
• The participant will demonstrate how to perform neural tension testing for the upper and lower quarter
• The participant will demonstrate how to perform multiple neural mobilization techniques for the upper and lower quarter in order to properly treat peripheral neural dysfunctions

Day 1 – Saturday

7:30- 8:00 Registration
8:00- 10:00 History of neurodynamics, review of anatomy/physiology, indications/contraindications, differential diagnosis and clinical signs/symptoms.
10:00- 10:15 Break
10:15- 12:00 Lab- “The Duck” examination
12:00- 1:00 Lunch – on your own
1:00- 2:20 Lab – nerve palpation of the lower quarter, demonstrate and practice lower extremity neural tension testing
2:20- 2:35 Break
2:35- 4:00 Lab – nerve palpation of the upper quarter demonstrate and practice ULTT’s
4:00- 5:00 Introduction to treatment concepts

Day 2 – Sunday

8:00- 10:30 Lab – demonstrate and perform neural mobilization including central gliders (LE and UE), sliders and tensioners
10:30- 10:45 Break
10:45- 12:15 Home Exercise Program, adjunctive treatment techniques
12:15- 1:00 Q & A, Review, Case Studies