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Hand Problems. Thomas Mastroianni Some common understandings. Radial Nerve. Radius side of arm Thumb side of hand Numbness or weakness. Ulnar Nerve. Ulnar side of arm 5 th finger side of hand and palm Elbow exposure. Median Nerve. Middle of arm Middle of hand Carpal tunnel.
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Hand Problems Thomas Mastroianni Some common understandings
Radial Nerve • Radius side of arm • Thumb side of hand • Numbness or weakness
Ulnar Nerve • Ulnar side of arm • 5th finger side of hand and palm • Elbow exposure
Median Nerve • Middle of arm • Middle of hand • Carpal tunnel
Nerve Routes • Brain to Periphery • Two Way Street – Efferent / Afferent • Signal Sending • Pain and symptom referral
Focal Distonia • Task Specific • Involuntary Muscle Response • Dr. Mark Hallett – National Institutes of Health
Remedies • Prevention vs Cure