Neurodynamic Testing and Neural Mobilization

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This presentation is a replay from NATA 2023 in Indianapolis, providing another opportunity to access its valuable content and insights.

Abstract:
Neurodynamic testing and neural mobilization has been shown to be effective in identifying neurodynamic restrictions and improving those restrictions, respectively. It has been reported that neurodynamic testing and neural mobilizations can be daunting to clinicians due to the complexity of patient and clinician positioning and difficulty of the patient to identify neural pain. This session will teach clinicians how to use neurodynamic testing and neural mobilizations effectively to improve patient outcomes.

Learning Objectives:

  • Determine when neurodynamic restrictions may be present.
  • Evaluate neurodynamics through neurodynamic testing and peripheral nerve tension testing.
  • Select neural mobilizations based on findings from neurodynamic testing and peripheral nerve tension testing.

Level:
Advanced

Domain(s):
Domain 4: Therapeutic Intervention

CEUs:
1.0 Category A

Keywords: interventions; rehabilitation; mobilizations

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Nicholas Grahovec, PhD, ATC, CSCS

Nicholas E. Grahovec is an athletic trainer working in higher education as an Assistant Professor at Northern Illinois University. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Psychology from Augustana College, Master of Science degree in Athletic Training from the University of Findlay, and his PhD in Health Science from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions.

Nicholas was previously a Clinical Assistant Professor at Sam Houston State University and, prior to that, the Director of Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer at Benedictine University. He has been an athletic trainer in a variety of other clinical settings, including junior college, orthopedics, rehabilitation, and youth sports. He currently serves on the NATA Foundation Scholarship Committee, GLATA Education Committee, IATA Education Committee Chair, and is currently the Illinois Athletic Trainers Association Vice President. His current research interests include athletic training intervention effectiveness, athletic training pedagogy, and the esports athlete.

Nicholas resides in Illinois with his wife Amanda and four girls, Audrey, Adalyn, Abigail, and Arianna.

Tyler Wood, PhD, ATC

Tyler Wood, PhD, ATC is an Assistant Professor and Coordinator of Clinical Education at Northern Illinois University. 

Teaching Philosophy
When teaching, I approach each setting with three core principles: (1) Promoting diversity, equity, and
inclusion creates a safe space of authentic learning; (2) innovative teaching leads to inspiration; (3)
acquired knowledge will provide immediate and future success. With these principles guiding my
pedagogical practice, I take great responsibility in working with and mentoring my students to help them learn and succeed.

Research Agenda
My research agenda consists of two broad areas: (1) understanding human movement and impairment
with an emphasis on rehabilitation and (2) implementing creative educational techniques to enhance the athletic training students’ education. I am committed to interdisciplinary collaborations to promote the science and practice of movement rehabilitation and facilitate athletic training education.

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