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Radial Nerve Entrapment: Assessment, Manual Therapy, and Rehabilitation
Radial nerve entrapment is not one uniform presentation. A pain-dominant radial tunnel presentation differs from posterior interosseous neuropathy with motor weakness or superficial radial neuropathy with sensory symptoms. Recognizing the pattern helps practitioners select appropriate care and identify findings that warrant further investigation.
Dr. Brian Abelson
Oct 1713 min read


Resolving Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – PART 1
Recent research indicates that Conservative Manual Therapy can be just as effective as surgery, with only 15% of patients ultimately requiring surgical intervention.
Dr. Brian Abelson
Jul 26, 20247 min read


Resolving Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – PART 2
A restful night, a comfortable grip, or the ability to work without tingling in your fingers can make a meaningful difference to daily life. For someone with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), treatment is about protecting hand function and returning to the activities that matter. In Part 1 of our Resolving Carpal Tunnel Syndrome series, we explored symptoms, anatomy, and assessment. Part 2 examines conservative care options, including manual therapy, appropriately selected exerci
Dr. Brian Abelson
Jul 26, 20249 min read


Foot Drop: Manual Therapy and Functional Exercises
Foot drop describes difficulty lifting the front of the foot. It is a clinical sign, rather than a diagnosis. The cause may involve a peripheral nerve, a spinal nerve root, the brain or spinal cord, or less commonly a muscle disorder. Identifying where the weakness originates helps determine the appropriate treatment and prospects for recovery.
Dr. Brian Abelson
Jun 26, 20248 min read


Ulnar Nerve Entrapment
Ulnar nerve entrapment, often called cyclist's neuropathy or handlebar palsy, can cause weakness, numbness, tingling, and pain in the forearm and the fourth and fifth fingers of the hand. In more severe cases, this condition may even lead to muscle atrophy.
Dr. Brian Abelson
Jun 15, 20248 min read
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