Best Practice Case Studies-Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

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Brett DeGoyer, a primary care sports medicine specialist, discusses managing carpal tunnel syndrome, often caused by repetitive wrist motions. The condition involves inflammation in the carpal tunnel affecting the median nerve, resulting in weakness, numbness, and tingling. Treatment focuses on manual techniques to widen the tunnel and relieve pressure. This includes stretching exercises, articulatory treatments involving wrist extension and flexor retinaculum stretching, and movements to loosen the carpal bones. These treatments are recommended weekly over 6-8 weeks, supplemented by patient-led stretching exercises at home for optimal relief.

Meta Tag

Concept Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Concept Median Nerve Compression

Concept Flexor Retinaculum

Concept Numbness

Concept Paresthesia

Edition 3rd Edition

Related Case 3rd Edition, CASE 58

Topic Wrist

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3rd Edition, CASE 58

3rd Edition

Wrist

carpal tunnel syndrome

wrist exercises

median nerve

manual techniques

sports medicine

Median Nerve Compression

Flexor Retinaculum

Numbness

Paresthesia