Light at the End of the Carpal Tunnel
Manual Therapy for Compression Neuropathy of the Median Nerve
- Speaker:
- Theresa A. Schmidt, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, LMT, CEAS
- Duration:
- 2 Hours
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Copyright:
-
Oct 26, 2023
- Product Code:
- POS065398
- Media Type:
- Digital Seminar
Description
Are you frustrated by the lack of positive outcomes for your clients with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)? Wish you had a better approach to offer? It is time to see the light at the end of that dark carpal tunnel.
Some clinicians simply continue the old modalities and exercise approach for CTS and watch their clients going for surgical decompression despite their best efforts. Did you know there are established clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) to help you manage this debilitating condition more effectively? Move beyond standardized rehab protocols and get a grip on CTS with manual therapy, a key component of successful outcomes for people with CTS, based on current CPGs. Streamline your exam and treatment when you home in on what tests are critical to identify CTS, what interventions really work, and begin to incorporate those interventions into your plan of care rapidly.
Chronic strain and repetitive motion contribute to the inflammation of the flexor tendons and median nerve, with resultant fascia restriction, tingling, numbness, weakness, pain and stiffness. Managing the adhesions or scar tissue is key to restoring better mobility and function, to allow clients to tolerate exercise and activities with less pain. Integrate quality manual interventions into your plan of care for successful results. Accelerate recovery with proven assessment and therapeutic techniques based on the latest CPGs for CTS and feel the satisfaction of success.
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Handouts/Brochure
| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual - Light at the End of the Carpal Tunnel: Manual Therapy for Compression Neuropathy of the Median Nerve (3.8 MB) | 96 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Speaker
Theresa A. Schmidt, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, LMT, CEAS Related seminars and products
Educise PC
Dr. Theresa Schmidt is an orthopedic physical therapy specialist and massage therapist integrating traditional and alternative medicine with emphasis on manual therapy, precision exercise, wellness, Reiki, and mindfulness. She presented for NASA/Inomedic, Johns Hopkins, Cleveland Clinic, Vanderbilt Med, Wake Med, and professional associations. She received her doctorate at UNE and served as faculty at Touro PT Programs and CUNY Queens Colleges in NY. She is a published author, Expert Consultant, Reiki Master Instructor, and integrative clinician in private practice at Educise® in New Hampshire. Her website is www.educise.com.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Theresa Schmidt has employment relationships with Educise PC, CEU Connection.com, and United States Department of Veterans Affairs. She receives a speaking honorarium, recording royalties, and a consulting fee from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Theresa Schmidt is a member of American Physical therapy Association, the Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapy, and the American Massage Therapy Association.
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Objectives
- Recognize signs and symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS).
- List 5 risk factors for CTS.
- List 5 examination tools for CTS.
- Perform an assessment of progress to document response to CTS treatment.
- Summarize clinical practice guidelines (CPG) for CTS for symptom and condition management.
- Demonstrate 5 manual therapy interventions to address CTS impairments and improve participation in activities and treatment.
- Implement a plan of care for CTS using manual therapy to improve performance in ADLs and other occupations.
- Assess current research on manual therapy for CTS.
Outline
Who gets carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)? Risk factors and etiology (60m)
- Signs and symptoms, differential diagnosis of CTS
- Evaluation and examination methods, medical diagnostic tests
- Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) for CTS: APTA, AAOS
- From diagnosis to interventions: CPG Recommendations
- CTQ-SSS Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire Symptom Severity Scale
- CTQ-FS Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire Functional Scale
- Upper limb neurodynamic tests
- DASH Disabilities of the Shoulder Arm Hand test
- Phalen test
- Tinel Test
- Interventions
- Manual therapy
- Manual Therapy (MT) interventions
- Neurodynamic mobilization (manual or active nerve glides)
- CPGs
Manual Therapy Neurodynamic Mobilization, Upper Limb Tension Tests
- MT/STM (soft tissue mobilization techniques and demonstrations)
- Myofascial arm pull distraction
- Arm pull with neural glides in PNF diagonals
- Manual Therapy- forearm muscle play
- Myofascial transverse carpal ligament release
- Manual Therapy- negative pressure cupping therapy
- Case studies and actual CTS videos
Target Audience
- Health professionals
- Physical Therapists and Assistants
- Occupational therapists and Assistants
- Massage Therapists
- Athletic Trainers
- Chiropractors
- Rehab Medicine
- Physicians
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