Case Study of the Physiotherapy Treatment of a Patient with Peripheral Palsy of Radial Nerve

Author: Barbora Němcová Supervisor: Mgr. Kateřina Maršáková Title: Case study of the physiotherapy treatment of a patient with peripheral palsy of radial nerve. Objectives: The main objective of this thesis is to summarize theoretical knowledge of peripheral palsy, especially the radial nerve palsy, including physiotherapy treatment options. My other aim is to elaborate a detailed case study of a patient with this diagnosis, in which I use the knowledge and skills acquired during my studies. Methods: The thesis consists of two main parts. The general part summarizes theoretical knowledge of peripheral radial palsy based on Czech and English bibliohraphy available in printed and electronic form. The basic anatomy of the radial nerve etiology and clinical picture of damage and its classification are described here. In the upcomming part the treatment of peripheral paresis is described with a more detailed insight into physiotherapy care and the use of specific methods. The practical part documents the case report of a patient with this diagnosis. Examing and therapeutic methods and techniques which are taught during physiotherapy Bc. programme at FTVS UK were used in care of the patient. Results: A comparison of the entrance and exit kinesiology examination showed a slight increase in the strenght of...