Neurodynamics and Peripheral Nerves

Question 1

Name the 2 key biomechanical forces that cause mechanical injury to peripheral nerves?

Answer 1

COMPRESSION
and
TENSION

Question 2

Nerve compression injury occurs as a result of which 2 main factors?

Answer 2

FORCE LOAD
+
TIME

Question 3

Where is nerve pain usually felt?

Answer 3

ALONG THE NERVE PATHWAY ITSELF

Question 4

Name the term for segmental demyelination, no mm atrophy, can be temporary sensory symptoms, mild ischemia from nerve compression?

Answer 4

NEUROPRAXIA

can be treated

Question 5

Piriformis syndrome is compression of the __________ nerve by the piriformis muscle or exit pt from pelvis.

Answer 5

SCIATIC

Question 6

What will patients with piriformis syndrome present with?

Answer 6

DIFFICULTY/ PAIN/ DISCOMFORT:
SITTING FOR PROLONGED PERIODS
\+
STANDING FROM SEATED POSITION
\+
WALKING UP STAIRS