Thread by @TaylorAlanJ, 1/ So here is the final result on the Cranial Nerves poll.>50% [...]

Alan J Taylor

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1/ So here is the final result on the Cranial Nerves poll.

>50% responded that they were not taught CN’s at University

In addition 56% who WERE taught it suggested they were not comfortable acting on the findings. https://twitter.com/tayloralanj/status/1306642962286366722">https://twitter.com/taylorala...

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2/ It is worth reflecting on the fact that most trained PT’s will assess neurological function in suspected upper limb and lower limb neurological dysfunction ... BUT NOT routinely in the cervical-cranial region.

3/ For a profession that positions itself as able ‘First Contact Practitioners’ for MSK conditions, that HAS to to be an #AFI

Serious adverse events related to cervical-cranial neurovascular dysfunction = Vision loss, Stroke or Death

4/ There are some great resources from @geekymedics to guide the neurological assessment of the cervical-cranial region https://geekymedics.com/cranial-nerve-exam/">https://geekymedics.com/cranial-n...

Cranial Nerve Examination - OSCE Guide | Geeky Medics

A step-by-step approach to cranial nerve examination in an OSCE setting, with an included video demonstration and interactive OSCE checklist.

https://geekymedics.com/cranial-nerve-exam/

5/ Cranial nerve testing is just ONE component part of risk assessment in cervical-cranial cases, which MAY help guide clinical reasoning.

#Physiotherapy #PhysicalTherapy #FCP #NeurologicalExamination

6/ Here is guide which presents an overview of each cranial nerve with a concise summary of examination techniques. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/ca.22336">https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/...

Cranial nerve assessment: A concise guide to clinical examination

Examination of the cranial nerves is an integral and important part of a complete neurological examination. Historically, these skills were crucial for diagnosing specific lesions. With the develop...

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/ca.22336

7/ Thanks to everyone who responded to the survey

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