Standardised Physiotherapy Strategies For Chronic Repetitive Ulnar Nerve Compression Injury: A Case Report
Journal Title: International Journal of Contemporary Medical Research - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 10
Abstract
Introduction: This case report demonstrate the physiotherapy treatment strategies as a non-invasive functional treatment for chronic nerve degeneration due to repeated compression injury to the ulnar nerve. Case report: A 29 year old athlete male patient with chronic repetitive compression nerve injury during weight lifting training. Patient specific physiotherapy treatment protocol was designed were high frequency, high intensity TENS (HIT) with specific functional strengthening and conditioning of upper limb muscles were taken to be the primary goal. Patient base line data was recorded with Patient Rated Ulnar Nerve Evaluation (PRUNE) scale. Conclusion: Patient found complete relief from pain and was able to do his daily activities effectively.
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Ketan Bhatikar, Satyam S. Bhodaji
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