{"id":351,"date":"2018-03-03T15:49:44","date_gmt":"2018-03-03T20:49:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fdalepteast.com\/wordpress\/?p=351"},"modified":"2023-03-09T11:24:44","modified_gmt":"2023-03-09T16:24:44","slug":"carpal-tunnel-syndrome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fdalepteast.com\/wordpress\/carpal-tunnel-syndrome\/","title":{"rendered":"Carpal Tunnel Syndrome"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"http:\/\/fdalepteast.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/farmingdale-physical-therapist.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-353\" title=\"farmingdale physical therapist\" src=\"http:\/\/fdalepteast.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/farmingdale-physical-therapist-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"farmingdale physical therapist\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fdalepteast.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/farmingdale-physical-therapist-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fdalepteast.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/farmingdale-physical-therapist.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h1 dir=\"ltr\">Physical Therapy in Farmingdale<\/h1>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a debilitating condition in which the tendons in the carpal tunnel become inflamed and exert pressure on the median nerve of the arm. This causes a variety of symptoms including tingling, numbness and sometimes burning pain in the wrist and arm. Often this condition can be treated by using an arm splint, taking NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) medications, and receiving physical therapy treatments. \u00a0For a Farmingdale physical therapist that provides relief for carpal tunnel syndrome sufferers, contact us here.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>How Is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Assessed?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><!--more--><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">A physical therapist usually performs several tests on the patient which involve holding the wrist up in the air, pressing on the carpal tunnel itself to record symptoms, using a tendon hammer on the wrist, and flexing the wrist. In patients with CTS, specific tests will cause particular symptoms to occur such as paresthesia and tingling sensations.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>What Are Physical Therapy Treatments Used For Relief?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Nerve and tendon gliding exercises<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Studies have shown that these provide relief only when used with other treatments such as splinting or corticosteroid usage.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Soft tissue mobilization<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Specific exercises can help provide relief in some cases.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Electrophysical treatments such as diathermy and ultrasound have shown moderate effectiveness for those with CTS. Make an appointment with us today for a Farmingdale physical therapist who can provide you with relief.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>What Causes CTS?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Carpal tunnel syndrome is often caused by repetitive motions usually done at work that stress the tendons in the carpal tunnel.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Pre-existing conditions such as:<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Diabetes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Wrist fractures<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">High blood pressure<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>How Can I Prevent CTS?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">If the cause for your CTS is an underlying condition such as diabetes, treating the condition itself can help you prevent carpal tunnel syndrome from developing.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">If you think you might be at risk for developing carpal tunnel syndrome, make an appointment with a Farmingdale physical therapist here.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Physical Therapy in Farmingdale Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a debilitating condition in which the tendons in the carpal tunnel become inflamed and exert pressure on the median nerve of the arm. 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