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
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
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
7/ Thanks to everyone who responded to the survey 👏👏
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