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Neurapraxia 

Neurapraxia is the mildest form of peripheral nerve injury commonly induced by focal demyelination or ischemia. In neurapraxia, the conduction of nerve impulses is blocked in the injured area. Motor and sensory conduction are partially or entirely lost.

 

Symptoms

  • Weakness.

  • Pain.

  • Touch sensitivity.

  • Loss of sensation.

  • Loss of motor abilities.

  • Tingling.

  • Numbness.

Physiotherapy 

Techniques employed by physiotherapists to achieve the above goals are massage, US, hydrotherapy, splints, passive ROM stretches and correct transfer skill education.

Muscle strengthening exercises are employed as appropriate, e.g. isometric, graded weight progression, open-close chain, and Use of support slings may be employed to assist the movement and take the weight of the limb. 

In addition, splinting techniques frequently have a place in management of peripheral nerve injuries, including postoperative splinting and casting, as well as splints to prevent deformities developing, or even to overcome established contractures and improve function, and in this way aid the patient's recovery. 

Static and dynamic splints can help to rest paralyzed muscles in optimum positioning to avoid overstretching and or contractures. They also assist in allowing unaffected muscles to operate from correct positions.

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