They may also observe the environment in which the activity is being performed and identify risk factors and compensatory strategies. They may find, for example, that repetitive lifting of heavy skillets is a contributing factor to the individual's CTS symptoms. For example, the PT or OT may analyze the activity of cooking. The clinician may perform a detailed step-by-step breakdown of what's involved in the activity to look at the specific tasks that could be affected by or be contributing to CTS symptoms.
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Following positive signs, the PT or OT may perform manual muscle testing for grip and pinch strength and assess range of motion. However, when these provocative tests are combined, they are far more reliable for diagnosing this condition. The presence of positive Tinel sign, Phalen sign, Flick sign, or Upper limb neural tension test independently have weak evidence for diagnosing CTS. In both tests, a positive sign is indicated by numbness, tingling or pain in the thumb, index and half of the middle finger. Tinel's sign involves tapping at the volar wrist while Phalen's test involves maintaining maximum wrist flexion for 60 seconds. They may be administered by the physical therapist (PT) or occupational therapist (OT). Tinel's sign and Phalen's tests can be used to assess for CTS.
Within the area of intervention, PTs and OTs provide education symptom management techniques such as splinting and modification of specific tasks, equipment and environment.
Physical therapists and occupational therapists are involved in the assessment and intervention process with clients with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). This article is about physical therapy in carpal tunnel syndrome.
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