Clinical conundrums in a case of upper quadrant dysfunction

Abstract

This case study charts the progress of a 60-year-old angling coach presenting with a complex upper quadrant dysfunction. Following a brief summary of the history and physical examination, the main focus of the paper explores the mechanical and physiological rationale for adopting a neurodynamic approach for a proposed double crush condition. This case further highlights mismatches that arose between the clinical findings and traditional healing timescales, and the importance of considering pathomechanics of the whole quadrant in complex clinical circumstances.