Thoracic Outlet Syndrome- Where to begin ? Addressing Shoulder, Cervical, Thoracic & Ribs

Course Overview

Get ready to practice and learn evidence-based Examination & Management of Arm Pain, Shoulder Pain, Upper Extremity Radiculopathy, Nerve Pain, or Pecs tightness, Postural Dysfunctions by effectively gaining knowledge from our ISOMT US Experts.

With this 1 hour Lecture, you will unveil the evidence and secrets that no body tells you.

Dr TJ & Dr PK discusses here Regional Interdependence of addressing Cervical Spine, Thoracic, Ribs, & Shoulder which is the latest evidence to assess and treat a patient coming with Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. 

The Virtual Lab is full of demonstration & practice in evidence based assessment & treatment. 

Chapters & Learning Objectives

Chapter 1 - What is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

: 00:04 Hour

Definition of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. Its common related symptoms, signs, and what to expect. Dr TJ & Dr PK defines it in very simplistic terms, along with case presentation and demonstration. 

Chapter 2 - Understanding the Anatomy (Jones et al., 2019)

: 00:02 Hour

Different Anatomical spaces of Thoracic Outlet where various Neuro-vascular bundles can get compromised will be discussed in this Chapter

Chapter 3 - Categories of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (Jones et al., 2019)

: 00:04 Hour

Dr TJ & Dr PK discusses a very important aspect in the diagnosis and identification of various categories of TOS according to their signs & symptoms. Please review this carefully. 

Chapter 4 - Functional Anatomy & Causes of TOS

: 00:05 Hour

Different Case Profile , Functional Anatomy related to TOS, & what could be the muscular, bony, neurovascular structures involved in producing patient signs & symptoms will be discussed in the Chapter. 

Chapter 5 - Various Structures involved in TOS

: 00:03 Hour

Various Signs & symptoms caused due to the involvement of various structires in TOS, this is an extension to previous Chapter and discussed in details with examples. 

Chapter 6 - Palpation of Important Landmarks in TOS (Ribs, Spine, Musculature) - Demonstration & Practice

: 00:12 Hour

A very important Chapter in the whole Lab, where Dr Parijat Kumar demonstrates the entire Palpation of important landmarks that has to done in an evidence based way in assessing & treating TOS. 

Chapter 7 - Assessment Criteria of TOS

: 00:08 Hour

Starting from Rib Cage assessment, various diagnostic tests, and other criteria for an evidence based Assessment of TOS will be discussed in this Chapter 

Chapter 8 - Treatment & Management of TOS (Demonstration & Practice)

: 00:30 Hour

Dr Parijat Kumar , discusses and demonstrates various treatment techniques including Manipulations, Mobilisations, Muscle energy techniques, exercise prescriptions and many others ways to manage. Please see them carefully, practice , learn and help society.