by Tejasvit Kour | Oct 3, 2011 | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
The word “Ergonomics” is thrown around a lot when it comes to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). The term comes from the Greek ergon, meaning “work”, and nomos, meaning “natural laws.” By definition, ergonomics means “…the study of efficiency in working environments.”...
by Tejasvit Kour | Sep 4, 2011 | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common condition that drives many patients to chiropractic clinics asking, “…what can chiropractic do for CTS?” As an overview, the following is a list of what you might expect when you visit a Doctor of Chiropractic for a condition...
by Tejasvit Kour | Aug 3, 2011 | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) causes pain and/or numbness into the hand and because it’s so common, CTS is often the first and the last diagnosis a doctor makes when a patient presents with these symptoms. The purpose of this article is to consider other conditions...
by Tejasvit Kour | Jul 9, 2011 | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is one of the most common causes of pain, loss of work, and work-related disability in the United States. It affects approximately 50 per 1,000 persons in the general population and the average lifetime cost of CTS (including medical bills...
by Tejasvit Kour | Jul 5, 2011 | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
When patients present for treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), one of the most common treatments rendered is the use of a wrist brace, often referred to as a cock-up splint. The focus of this article is to explain the reasons why these braces are so commonly...
by Tejasvit Kour | May 3, 2011 | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a common condition that affects many people. The process by which it is diagnosed involves a careful history and examination that includes an orthopedic and neurological exam, special sensory tests (including vibrometry or neurometry),...
