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Digital Seminar

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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Planning Committee Disclosure - Relevant relationships

Dr. Danny Porcelli is an independent contractor presenter with RockTape USA. His relevant financial relationship with an ineligible company has been mitigated.
 
 
All other members of the PESI, Inc. planning committee have provided disclosures of financial relationships with ineligible organizations and any relevant non-financial relationships prior to planning content for this activity. None of the remaining committee members had relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies or other potentially biasing relationships to disclose to learners.  For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.


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Physical Therapists - Arizona Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

CE credit is available. The Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy recognizes continuing competence activities that have been approved by any state PT association or national medical/health care association (e.g., AOTA, ASHA). This self-study activity consists of 1.75 clock hours of instruction applicable for physical therapists.


Physical Therapists - California Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

PESI, Inc. is recognized by the Physical Therapy Board of California as an approval agency to approve providers. This self-study lecture qualifies for 1.75 continuing competency hours.


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Physical Therapists - Illinois Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270. This self-study course qualifies for 1.5 CE credit hours.


Physical Therapists - Kentucky Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants

This self-study course consists of 1.75 continuing education credit hours. For Kentucky licensees, according to 201 KAR 22:045, this self-study educational offering may be applied toward Category 2 continued competency requirements.  Please review the regulation to determine eligibility. 


Physical Therapists - Michigan Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

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Physical Therapists - New York Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

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Physical Therapists - North Carolina Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the Illinois Division of Professional Regulation, Provider Number: 216.000270. This intermediate course is approved by the North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners by virtue of PESI Inc. approved provider status with the Illinois Division of Professional Regulation. This course qualifies for 1.5 continuing education hours.


Physical Therapists - Oklahoma Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants

CE credit is available. This asynchronous activity consists of 1.75 continuing education credit hours for Oklahoma Physical Therapists. Oklahoma Administrative Code 435:20-9-3.1 confirms acceptance of continuing education programs offered by providers approved by other state physical therapy licensing boards. PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270.


Physical Therapists - Pennsylvania Physical Therapists and Assistants

The Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy recognizes approval by all other state boards. This self-study activity consists of 1.75 clock hours of instruction that is applicable for physical therapists.


Physical Therapists - Texas Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

This self-study activity is provided by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Accredited Provider #2406032TX and meets continuing competence requirements for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licensure renewal in Texas. Instructional Level: Intermediate. This activity will provide 1.75 CCUs. The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE. Full attendance is required; no partial credits will be offered for partial attendance.


Physical Therapists - Utah Physical Therapists And Physical Therapist Assistants

This course is designed to meet the Utah DOPL Rule R156-24b-303b.2.c.iv - A commercial continuing education provider providing a course related to the practice of physical therapy. Please retain a copy of the advertising brochure and your certificate of completion to provide to your board should this be requested of you. This self-study activity consists of 1.75 clock hours of continuing education instruction.


Physical Therapists - Vermont Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

CE credit is available. This course consists of 1.75 continuing education credit hours for Vermont Physical Therapists. The Board confirms acceptance of continuing education programs that are recognized by other state physical therapy licensing boards. PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270.


Physical Therapists - Virginia Physical Therapists & Physical Therapy Assistants

CE credit is available. This self-study course consists of 1.75 hours of type 2 continued competency credit for Virginia Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants. Regulation 18VAC112-20-131, Section B, (2) states that up to ten type 2 continued competency credits can be earned by completing independent study activities related to the clinical practice of physical therapy. 


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PESI is recognized by the PACE program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards. This online course consists of 1.0 clock hours of continuing education instruction. Approval #065398/10262023.

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Speaker

Theresa A. Schmidt, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, LMT, CEAS's Profile

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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 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

  1. Recognize signs and symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). 
  2. List 5 risk factors for CTS. 
  3. List 5 examination tools for CTS. 
  4. Perform an assessment of progress to document response to CTS treatment. 
  5. Summarize clinical practice guidelines (CPG) for CTS for symptom and condition management.  
  6. Demonstrate 5 manual therapy interventions to address CTS impairments and improve participation in activities and treatment.  
  7. Implement a plan of care for CTS using manual therapy to improve performance in ADLs and other occupations.  
  8. 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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