scholarly journals Massage-Induced Brachial Plexus Injury

2015 ◽  
Vol 95 (1) ◽  
pp. 109-116 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chih-Ya Chang ◽  
Yung-Tsan Wu ◽  
Liang-Cheng Chen ◽  
Rai-Chi Chan ◽  
Shin-Tsu Chang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Brachial Plexus ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Brachial Plexus Injury ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Shoulder Girdle ◽  
Rehabilitation Program ◽  
Home Exercise ◽  
Left Shoulder ◽  
Asian Woman

Background and PurposeThere are few reports in the literature of adverse effects resulting from massage therapy (MT) and no reports of brachial plexus injury (BPI) associated with MT. This case report describes an uncommon case of BPI that developed after a session of MT and reviews previously published reports of peripheral nerve injury following MT.Case DescriptionA 58-year-old Asian woman developed sudden unilateral paralysis of her left shoulder girdle after a session of MT. A diagnosis of acute BPI was suspected due to her recent history and the results of several examinations. The results of electrodiagnostic studies indicated a possible location for the lesion and ultimately led to a different diagnosis.OutcomesThe patient regularly participated in a twice-weekly rehabilitation program targeting the left shoulder. The rehabilitation program included supervised passive range of motion, strengthening, and stretching exercises as well as a home exercise program. A 12-month follow-up showed the patient had achieved gradual recovery of shoulder strength, resolution of limitations of range of motion, and relief of shoulder pain.DiscussionThis is believed to be the first report of BPI associated with MT. This case report serves as a reminder to massage therapists and physical therapists that MT of the neck should be carefully performed to avoid injury. Further studies will help design safer and more effective MT for the future.

Rucksack Palsy

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1975 ◽  
Vol 56 (5) ◽  
pp. 822-824
Author(s):  
A. David Rothner ◽  
Asa Wilbourn ◽  
Robert D. Mercer
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Brachial Plexus ◽  
Brachial Plexus Injury ◽  
Left Shoulder ◽  
Mountain Climbing

In recent years there has been an increase in the use of backpacks and rucksacks by nonmilitary ary personnel. An estimated 3 million individuals engage in hiking and mountain climbing, and countless others use these packs on campus. We report a case of brachial plexus injury sustained by an individual wearing such a pack. CASE REPORT A 15-year-old right-handed white boy was examined for pain in the left shoulder of two weeks' duration. The youngster had been well, but two weeks' before evaluation was on a hiking expedition. During this trip he wore a rucksack which when filled weighed 20.4 kg (Fig. 1).

scholarly journals The use of dry needling to treat painful shoulder syndrome – a case report

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Joanna Rajfur ◽  
Katarzyna Rajfur ◽  
Łukasz Kosowski ◽  
Tomasz Matusz
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Shoulder Girdle ◽  
Left Shoulder ◽  
Dry Needling ◽  
Painful Shoulder ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
Degree Of Disability ◽  
Shoulder Syndrome

Background. Painful shoulder syndrome is a common condition in society. Most patients experience pain and reduced mobility of the affected limb, which can have an impact on the quality of life. This report presents a case of a patient with pain and reduced range of motion in the left shoulder. Aim of the study. The study aim was to evaluate the efficacy of dry needling in the treatment of painful shoulder syndrome, based on functional measures of pain, disability and range of motion. Case report. A 42-year old patient reported pain in her left shoulder. A series of 6 dry needling sessions were performed, twice a week, for a period of 3 weeks. Prior to, and immediately after, the therapy a subjective pain assessment using the VAS pain rating scale and an assessment of the degree of disability using the Modified Laitinen Pain Questionnaire were performed. The range of motion within the shoulder girdle was also measured with a goniometer. Conclusion. Following the dry needling therapy, a reduction in pain and improved shoulder girdle mobility was observed.

The Role of Positional Release Therapy in Treating Recalcitrant Brachial Plexus Neuritis: A Case Report

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Timothy E. Speicher ◽  
Jia-wen Cui ◽  
Stephen D. Scharmann
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Brachial Plexus ◽  
Soccer Player ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Home Exercise ◽  
Home Exercise Program ◽  
Scapular Winging ◽  
Brachial Plexus Neuritis

Abstract A 17-year-old female Caucasian soccer player presented with severe right shoulder pain and scapular winging due to brachial plexus neuritis. Over the course of 6 weeks, the patient received Positional Release Therapy once a week coupled with electrical modalities, massage and a daily home exercise program. The form of brachial plexus neuritis the patient was diagnosed with was Parsonage-Turner Syndrome, a rare condition often resistant to traditional physical therapy, typically persists for six months to years, at times requiring surgical intervention. This case report is unique because it is the first to utilize Positional Release Therapy for its treatment and one which resolved more quickly than typically reported.

scholarly journals Role and effectiveness of complex and supervised rehabilitation on overall and hand function in systemic sclerosis patients—one-year follow-up study

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Michał Waszczykowski ◽  
Bożena Dziankowska-Bartkowiak ◽  
Michał Podgórski ◽  
Jarosław Fabiś ◽  
Arleta Waszczykowska
Keyword(s):  
Systemic Sclerosis ◽  
Hand Function ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Rehabilitation Program ◽  
Long Term Results ◽  
Home Exercise ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Study Group

AbstractThe aim of this study was to estimate the long-term results of complex and supervised rehabilitation of the hands in systemic sclerosis (SSc) patients. Fifty-one patients were enrolled in this study: 27 patients (study group) were treated with a 4-week complex, supervised rehabilitation protocol. The control group of 24 patients was prescribed a home exercise program alone. Both groups were evaluated at baseline and after 1-, 3-, 6-, and 12-months of follow-up with the Disability of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand Questionnaire (DAHS) as the primary outcome, pain (VAS—visual analog scale), Cochin Hand Function Scale (CHFS), Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index (HAQ-DI), Scleroderma-HAQ (SHAQ), range of motion (d-FTP—delta finger to palm, Kapandji finger opposition test) and hand grip and pinch as the secondary outcomes. Only the study group showed significant improvements in the DASH, VAS, CHFS and SHAQ after 1, 3 and 6 months of follow-up (P = 0.0001). Additionally, moderate correlations between the DASH, CHFS and SHAQ (R = 0.7203; R = 0.6788; P = 0.0001) were found. Complex, supervised rehabilitation improves hand and overall function in SSc patients up to 6 months after the treatment but not in the long term. The regular repetition of this rehabilitation program should be recommended every 3–6 months to maintain better hand and overall function.

scholarly journals Bilateral obstetric brachial plexus injury: A case report

2013 ◽  
Vol 88 (3) ◽  
pp. 267-272
Author(s):  
Kamila Okulczyk ◽  
Bożena Okurowska-Zawada ◽  
Janusz Wojtkowski ◽  
Anna Kalinowska ◽  
Anna Mirska ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Brachial Plexus ◽  
Brachial Plexus Injury ◽  
Obstetric Brachial Plexus ◽  
Obstetric Brachial Plexus Injury

scholarly journals Cervical pseudomeningocele-induced hydrocephalus following traumatic brachial plexus injury-–a case report

2017 ◽  
Vol 06 (02) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara Ganaha ◽  
Montserrat Lara-Velazquez ◽  
Jang W Yoon ◽  
Peter M Murray ◽  
Oluwaseun O Akinduro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Brachial Plexus ◽  
Brachial Plexus Injury

Poster 108 Brachial Plexus Injury After Rotator Cuff Repair: A Case Report

PM&R ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. S206-S206
Author(s):  
Anupam Sinha ◽  
Madhuri Dholakia ◽  
Gautam Kothari
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Rotator Cuff ◽  
Brachial Plexus ◽  
Rotator Cuff Repair ◽  
Brachial Plexus Injury ◽  
Cuff Repair
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