Clinical Neurodynamics Course
Neural mobilization is a non-invasive technique that has been used by physiotherapists for many years. Frequently, publications addressing neural disorders are complex, making the safe and effective application of neurodynamic techniques difficult and creating a gap in clinical experience.
Due to the scarcity of professionals with advanced knowledge of neurodynamics, the novelty of these techniques, and the increasing demand for training among physiotherapists, there is a clear need for education in this field. To address this need, Michael Shacklock has developed a practical and systematic method for the clinical application of neurodynamics. Thanks to innovative concepts such as structural differentiation and neurodynamic sequencing, this method assists physiotherapists in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders with a neural component.
This course clarifies neurodynamics and neural mobilization while integrating the inseparable interactions between the musculoskeletal and neural systems. By integrating the physiological and mechanical concepts of nervous structures and their relationship with the musculoskeletal system, the Clinical Neurodynamics approach proposed by Michael Shacklock represents an innovative method for treating neuromusculoskeletal disorders.
Course objectives
- Acquire the skills and abilities required to perform neurodynamic tests in the upper and lower quadrants.
- Identify possible contraindications for performing neurodynamic tests or applying them as treatment techniques.
- Interpret the findings of these tests and establish a neurodynamic diagnosis.
- Select and correctly apply specific treatment techniques for each neurodynamic diagnosis in both the upper and lower quadrants.
- Understand the causes and clinical patterns of upper quadrant neurodynamic disorders, such as cervical radiculopathy, thoracic outlet syndrome, and carpal tunnel syndrome.
- Understand the causes and clinical patterns of lower quadrant neurodynamic disorders, such as piriformis syndrome, hamstring-related disorders, and tarsal tunnel syndrome.
Assessment and certification
To obtain the Certificate of Attendance issued by Neurodynamic Solutions®, participants must:
- Achieve a score of 8 out of 10 or higher in the online theoretical component (assessed through questionnaires and questions included in the videos)
- Attend 100% of the on-site sessions
Course Director
Dr. Pere Rodríguez Rubio
Course Coordination
Dr. Andoni Carrasco
The course is delivered in a hybrid format combining on-site training (20 hours) with online training (20 hours).
The online component will be delivered through a platform managed by Neurodynamic Solutions® and will include both theoretical and practical content.
ONLINE Content
- Theory of neurodynamic testing.
- Median nerve neurodynamic test 1
- Ulnar nerve neurodynamic test
- Radial nerve and median nerve neurodynamic test 2
- Straight leg raise neurodynamic test
- Peroneal nerve neurodynamic test
- Tibial nerve neurodynamic test
- Sural nerve neurodynamic test
- SLUMP neurodynamic test
- Neurodynamic diagnosis
- Classification of neurodynamic responses
- Planning assessment and treatment using neurodynamics
- Diagnostic categories
- Treatment method
ON-SITE Content
- Cervical radiculopathy
- Interface treatment: static and dynamic openings
- Interface treatment: dynamic closing
- Neural tension dysfunction treatment: progressions (theory and practice)
- Neural treatment: level 3 techniques (3a, 3b, and 3c)
- Lateral elbow pain
- Interface treatment: static and dynamic opening and manual release of the supinator muscle. Contract-relax technique
- Neural treatment: proximal sliding, proximal and distal sliding, and tensioning techniques. Technique 3c
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Interface treatment: static and dynamic opening and dynamic closing
- Neural treatment: single-end sliding, double-end sliding, tensioning techniques + interface component
- Lumbar radiculopathy
- Interface treatment: static and dynamic openings
- Interface treatment: dynamic closing
- Neural tension dysfunction treatment: progressions (theory and practice)
- Neural treatment: level 3 techniques (3a, 3b, and 3c)
- Caudal sliding dysfunction
- Piriformis syndrome
- Interface treatment: static and dynamic opening and special techniques
- Neural treatment: progression of neural techniques
- Special level 3 techniques: piriformis SLUMP
- Tarsal tunnel syndrome
- Interface treatment: static and dynamic opening and dynamic closing
- Neural treatment: single-end sliding, double-end sliding, tensioning techniques + interface component
Teachers
Michael Shacklock. Clinical physiotherapist with more than 40 years of experience. Author of 50 peer-reviewed publications and 3 books. Awarded Fellowship of the Australian College of Physiotherapists in 2007 for original monographic contribution. International educator in Clinical Neurodynamics. Research area: mechanical function of the nervous system. Area of interest: integration of neurodynamics with the musculoskeletal system.
Online content: Plataforma Neurodydinamic solutions.
Contact
Ms. Maite Matalonga
E-mail: maite@uic.es
Phone: +34 935 042 000