Coastal Insights

“Invisible” Symptoms

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Peripheral neuropathy (PN) refers technically to any condition arising from nerve damage in the limbs, but the term is mostly used in relation to generalised nerve damage, rather than disorders…

Ulnar Neuropathy at the Elbow

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Ulnar neuropathy at the elbow , or “Cubital Tunnel Syndrome”, is the second most prevalent form of peripheral nerve entrapment (after median neuropathy at the wrist) and occurs when the…

Hard Work and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

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The reality of being a trades-person in Australia today is that you are more likely to suffer a work-related injury than workers in any other industry; with the Australian Bureau…

“Double-Crush” Syndrome

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All General Practitioners would be familiar with common peripheral-nerve disorders, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, ulnar nerve compression at the elbow and peroneal compromise at the fibular head causing foot-drop.…

Diabetes and Peripheral Neuropathy

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Is Diabetes Getting on your Nerves? Diabetes is one of the most prevalent diseases amongst Australian seniors, with the ABS reporting that one in six people over 65 are affected…

Quantitative EMG (qEMG) vs Qualitative EMG

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EMG ANALYSIS: A SUMMARY OF QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE METHODS Authored by Dr Michael A. Leitch & Mr Mark B. Wyatt Conventionally, EMG traces are analysed using qualitative methods. This approach…

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