The presentation is on General neurodynamics. It includes definition, concepts and mechanical functions of nerves.

1. GENERAL
NEURODYNAMICS
KRINA TRIVEDI
MPT - 1st year

3. STRUCTURE OF NERVE
Organization of Nerve
• Each nerve is formed by many bundles or groups of
nerve fibers. Each bundle of nerve fibers is called a
fasciculus.
Coverings of Nerve
• The whole nerve is covered by tubular sheath,
which is formed by a areolar membrane. This
sheath is called epineurium. Each fasciculus is
covered by perineurium and each nerve fiber (axon)
is covered by endoneurium.

8. DEFINITION
• Clinical neurodynamics is essentially the clinical
application of mechanics and physiology of the nervous
system as they relate to each other and are integrated
with musculoskeletal system.
• General neurodynamics - Principles of neurodynamics
that apply to whole body no matter what region. They
are therefore general/universal principles.
• Specific neurodynamics - local effect of body
movement on nervous system in a way which is specific
to that region.

9. CONCEPT OF NEURODYNAMICS

10. GENERAL LAYOUT OF SYSTEM
3 PART SYSTEM
1. Neural structures
2. Mechanical interface
3. Innervated tissues

19. HOW NERVES
MOVE
Move the
• Joint
• Innervated
tissue
• Interfacing ST

24. CLOSING
• Reduces the distance
between neural tissues &
movts complex &
therefore causes pressure
to be exerted on the
nervous system.
• Closing mechanisms are
those that produce
increased pressure on a
neural structure by way of
reducing the space
• Eg Phalen's test
OPENING
• Occurs in direction away
from nervous system &
therefore a reduction in
pressure on neural
elements.
• Those that produce
reduce pressure on
neural structure by
particular manoeuvre.
• E.g releasing piriformis -
-> Sciatic nerve.
Movement of Mechanical interface