EXPloring Assessment and Treatment of the Neurological Upper Limb

MS NIKKI PENNY BSc (Hons) MCSP

Clinical Specialist in Neurological Physiotherapy

Two day workshop

Course objectives:

• To review the relevant anatomy of the shoulder complex
• Review the mechanics of the shoulder complex and it's response to pain and dysfunction in the neurological shoulder
• Introduce the idea of the relevance

Practical Session:

• Investigating assessing and treating the thoracic and rib area to achieve improved upper limb function
• Investigate involving placement of the hand and the use of sterognosis to achieve improved function of the upper limb
• Investigating the importance in addressing the upper limb when working to increase balance, trunk stability and changing pattern in another limb