37. Peripheral Nerve Healing and How Exercise Can Help

Send us Fan MailYou are helping a patient recover from a nerve injury. How do we help our patients best recover, and how long does it take? Here are the topics we go over in this episode:Brief review of neuron anatomyHow do we define Neurapraxia, Axonotmesis, and Neurotmesis, and what examples of these do we see in the clinic?What is the difference between a compression nerve injury, crush injury, and transection nerve injury?How does the body conduct nerve healing?What treatments can we use to best promote nerve healing?How do we educate our patients on nerve healing? The purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, condensed information for exhausted, time-crunched Physical Therapists and Student Physical Therapists who looking to build confidence in their foundational knowledge base and still have time to focus on other important aspects of life.  Hit follow to make sure you never miss an episode. Have questions? Want to connect? Contact me at [email protected] or check out more at ptsnackspodcast.com. On Instagram? Check out the unique content on @ptsnackspodcast! Need CEUs but low on time and resources? Go to https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/pt-snacks-podcast for 40% off a year subscription. Use the promo code PTSNACKSPODCAST. This is an affiliate link, but I wouldn’t recommend MedBridge if I didn’t think they offered value.  Willing to support monetarily? Follow the link below to help me continue to create free content. You can also support the show by sharing the word about this show with someone you think would benefit from it. Need CEUs?Unlock unlimited online courses, live webinars, and certification-prep programs with MedBridge. You’ll get thousands of accredited, evidence-based courses. Use code PTSNACKSPODCAST at checkout to save over $100. Student? Use code PTSNACKSPODCASTSTUDENTSupport the showStudying for the NPTE? Check out PT Final Exam — they’ve helped thousands of students pass with confidence. Use code PTSnacks at checkout for a discount.Stay Connected!Follow so you never miss an episode. Send your questions via email to [email protected] the email list HERESupport the Show:Share the episode with someone who'd benefit.Contributing directly to the "support" link.Thanks for tuning in—your support makes this all possible!