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Understanding & Assessing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) & Pronator Teres Syndrome (PTS)

Understanding & Assessing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) & Pronator Teres Syndrome (PTS)

Explore the fundamentals of carpal tunnel syndrome and pronator teres syndrome and learn relevant assessments to test for these conditions.

Language English
Duration 1h 30m

Description

Understanding & Assessing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) & Pronator Teres Syndrome (PTS) explores these common conditions and how to safely and effectively assess for them.

Explore the relevant anatomical structures associated with CTS & PTS and discover common signs and symptoms associated with these conditions.

Discover step-by-step guidance on how to conduct relevant orthopedic assessments to evaluate for CTS & PTS and the accompanying musculoskeletal issues. Understand how to distinguish these conditions from one another and conditions that may present similarly. Gain insight into recognizing when to provide a referral to a patient with carpal tunnel syndrome or pronator teres syndrome.

By taking this course, you will gain a greater understanding of these conditions, including their causes and risk factors, signs and symptoms, how they evolve as they progress, and the prognosis for patients.

To complement your assessment knowledge, we recommend enrolling in Treating Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) & Pronator Teres Syndrome (PTS).

Course Outline

UNDERSTANDING CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME & PRONATOR TERES SYNDROME

CTS & PTS Basics
General Anatomy
Common Causes
Signs & Symptoms

ASSESSING CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME & PRONATOR TERES SYNDROME

Identifying CTS & PTS
Postural & Palpation
ROM & Muscle Testing
Functional Testing & Joint Mobilization
Orthopedic Testing

PROFESSIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

Ruling Out Other Nerve Conditions
Referrals
Progression

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Course Quiz

Outcomes & Objectives

Learning outcomes are high-level results that can be achieved by taking the course.
Explore the relevant anatomical structures of the brachium and hand that play a crucial role in these syndromes, including the carpal tunnel, median nerve, and pronator teres muscle.
Discover common causes of CTS and PTS, from repetitive hand movements to trauma or anatomical variations.
Dive into the fundamentals of CTS & PTS, including common signs and symptoms, such as hand numbness, tingling, and weakness.
Learn how to effectively assess for CTS and PTS, ruling out other similar conditions to ensure accurate diagnosis.
Understand how these conditions progress and the expected prognosis for patients.

Instructors

Contributors

Amanda Miller, MA, RMT
Michelle Doell, BA, RMT
Lydia Giammartino, MMedSc, BKin, RMT
Julie Goldstein, MA, MPA, JD
Angela Molinari, BPhE, RMT
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Understanding & Assessing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) & Pronator Teres Syndrome (PTS)

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