Assessing Cranial Nerves in Physical Therapy Practice: Findings from a Cross-Sectional Survey and Implication for Clinical Practice

Assessing Cranial Nerves in Physical Therapy Practice: Findings from a Cross-Sectional Survey and Implication for Clinical Practice

Background and objective: Serious pathologies of the neck can potentially result in cranial nerve palsy. Knowledge about cranial nerve examination (CNE) seems sparse, and its use is still unknown. We aim to investigate the knowledge, skills, and utilization of CNE of Italian physiotherapists. Materi...

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Main Authors: Firas Mourad, Giovanni Lopez, Fabio Cataldi, Filippo Maselli, Leonardo Pellicciari, Mattia Salomon, Hendrikus Kranenburg, Roger Kerry, Alan Taylor, Nathan Hutting
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-09-01
Series:Healthcare
Subjects:
cranial nerve examination
physical therapy
differential diagnosis
neck pain
neurological examination
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/9/10/1262

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