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- Title
Diagnosis and Treatment of Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome in a Collegiate Ice Hockey Player: A Case Report.
- Authors
Berardo, Anthony; Friedman, Jacob; Arlis-Mayor, Stephanie; Diakogeorgiou, Eleni
- Abstract
A 22-year-old male ice hockey player reported days of worsening bilateral upper-extremity weakness, hand tremors, and difficulty grasping his stick. Subjective information included sleeping in a "curled-up" position due to lack of heat in their residence. Provocation tests and imagining studies were positive for thoracic outlet syndrome. Primary treatment focused on decreasing stress on the anterior chest wall while secondary treatment focused on strengthening the posterior thorax to improve posture. Emphasis is given to core stability and scapular mobility. Removal from sport never occurred, but symptom alleviation occurred after 3 weeks. Thoracic outlet syndrome can be resolved quickly if proper recognition and adequate treatment are utilized. Athletic trainers fill a sociomedical role for their patients and should perform patient-centered care rather than tunnel vision on the pathology.
- Subjects
RADIOGRAPHY of the arm; X-rays; CONSERVATIVE treatment; HOCKEY; POSTURAL balance; PATIENT-centered care; MAGNETIC resonance imaging; TREMOR; MUSCLE weakness; TREATMENT effectiveness; KYPHOSIS; HAND; THORACIC outlet syndrome; BRACHIAL plexus; BRONCHIAL provocation tests; EXERCISE therapy
- Publication
International Journal of Athletic Therapy & Training, 2024, Vol 29, Issue 1, p17
- ISSN
2157-7277
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1123/ijatt.2022-0135