Pearls for Management of Common UE Nerve Compression Pathologies

This presentation will review common UE peripheral nerve injuries. Focus will be on how to safely assess and treat functional limitations and occupational performance issues associated with these pathologies and when to refer these clients to a specialist.

Learning Objectives

Participants will:

• Recognize the most common upper extremity peripheral nerve injuries, including carpal tunnel syndrome and cubital tunnel syndrome.
• Apply evidence-based interventions to address occupational performance deficits caused by mild to moderate upper extremity nerve compression syndromes
• Identify upper extremity nerve pathologies that necessitate specialized assessment and intervention.

Anne Moscony is an experienced occupational therapist and certified hand therapist with over 40 years in the field. She has worked in a variety of clinical settings across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Texas, and Florida. In 2021, she transitioned to academia and currently serves as an assistant professor in the OTD program at Gannon University in Ruskin, Florida. Anne has written and lectured extensively on topics such as OT management of peripheral nerve pathologies and non-pharmacological approaches to chronic pain management. She is passionate about continuing to contribute to OT through educating students, mentoring new graduates, and sharing current best evidence with practicing OTs who may be too busy to comb through volumes of information that flood us daily.