Understand spinal accessory nerve anatomy.
Key physical examination tests and investigations.
Rehabilitation and prognosis.
Spinal Accessory Nerve (Cranial Nerve XI)
A concise 1 pg overview of spinal accessory nerve anatomy, including innervation, injury mechanisms, and key clinical tests. Includes investigations, rehabilitation strategies, and prognosis. An essential quick reference guide for physiotherapists.

Dr Angela Cadogan
PhD, NZRPS, M.Sports Physio, Dip.MT Physiotherapy Specialist (Musculoskeletal) Angela is a NZ registered Physiotherapy Specialist (Musculoskeletal) with a Ph.D in Musculoskeletal Diagnostics from AUT University, Auckland, New Zealand (2012) (shoulder sub-specialty). Based in Christchurch, she works as a clinical consultant in her own private practice specialising in the diagnosis and management of shoulder pain. Angela also works in an Orthopaedic Triage and Assessment role (Shoulder Service) with the Canterbury District Health Board. Angela has an ongoing research interest in shoulder conditions, has many publications on the topic, has been an invited keynote speaker at many national and international shoulder conferences and is Associate Editor at JOSPT (Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy). Angela has been teaching courses on the diagnosis, management and rehabilitation of shoulder conditions for over 10 years and is passionate about upskilling other physiotherapists and improving capability of the physiotherapy workforce to meet the needs of the changing healthcare system. Angela is the director of Physio Academy. Learn more: www.drangelacadogan.co.nz
Spinal Accessory Nerve (Cranial Nerve XI)
A Practice Pro Tip for Physiotherapists by Dr Angela Cadogan
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