ANATOMY
This is the connective tissue layer that binds the endoneurium into fascicles
What is the perineurium?
A nerve injury in which the axon and 3 layers of connective tissue remain intact
What is CTSIB or mCTSIB?
A common way to control inflammation is by use of this acronym
What is R.I.C.E?
Experimental/animal studies showed promising results supporting use of E-stim for nerve regeneration. What was the recommended frequency of stimulation used in these studies.
20 pps
Vasculature to peripheral nerves is uncommonly referred to as this
What is Vasa Nervorum?
What is somatic small fiber?
Neuropathies can often be treated because of neuroregeneration of nerves. Studies have found that nerves regenerate at this rate
What is 1 mm/day or 1 inch/month?
Progressive resistive strengthening is recommended to be performed for 1-2 sets, 2-3x/week at this intensity
Major peripheral nerves are found in 4 plexuses in the body. The lumbar plexus houses these 2 nerves.
What are femoral and obturator nerve?
This is the process of antegrade degeneration of the axons and their accompanying myelin sheaths following a proximal axonal or neuronal cell body lesion
What is Wallerian Degeneration?
Sensory testing is most effective when vibration and monofilament testing are both performed. Vibration should be tested with a tuning fork of this frequency.
What is 128 Hz?
Shadow boxing is an alternative name for this exercise form used to improve balance and posture
What is Tai Chi?