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Nerve gliding exercises for thoracic outlet syndrome.
Marwan A Wehbé1, Jill M Schlegel
1Orthopaedic Surgery, Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, PA, USA. marwan.wehbe@pahandcenter.com
Hand Clinics
|March 10, 2004
Summary
Nerve gliding exercises (NGE) are crucial for treating thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) and can also help with other peripheral nerve issues.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Physical Therapy
- Rehabilitation Medicine
Background:
- Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a condition affecting nerves and blood vessels in the thoracic outlet.
- Nerve gliding exercises (NGE) are a common conservative treatment approach.
- NGE are also considered in post-surgical rehabilitation protocols for TOS.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the importance of nerve gliding exercises in TOS management.
- To discuss the applicability of NGE for other peripheral nerve conditions.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature on NGE for TOS.
- Analysis of NGE's role in conservative and surgical TOS treatment.
- Exploration of NGE's efficacy in non-TOS peripheral nerve pathologies.
Main Results:
- NGE are a fundamental component of both conservative and surgical TOS treatment.
- NGE demonstrate therapeutic benefits for various peripheral nerve problems beyond TOS.
Conclusions:
- Nerve gliding exercises are essential for effective thoracic outlet syndrome treatment.
- The utility of NGE extends to managing a broader range of peripheral nerve conditions.