TREATMENT OF CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME (CTS)
 
 OFFICE TREATMENT PROTOCOL:
Patients can be treated 3-4 times per week for approximately 2-4 weeks with traditional Physical Therapy along with the Wristrac™ Traction devise.
  1. Passive Modalities Include: Ultrasound, Muscle Stimulation, Paraffin, Cyotherapy, and moist heat therapy .

  2. Active Treatment Includes: Wristrac™ traction (as per protocol)
    as well as Wrist extension exercises.

  3. Other Treatment Options include: Wrist cock-up splint (used in the evening), Vitamin Therapy and Cortisone injection therapy.
 
 HOME TREATMENT PROTOCOL:
 
  1. In Acute trauma ( symptoms of recent onset ), Wristrac™ is to be used at 5 minute intervals, 4 times per day.

  2. In sub acute and chronic cases ( pain greater than 3-6 months ), Wristrac™ is to be used 2 times per day ( A.M. & P.M. ) at 5- 10 minute intervals.

  3. For preventative care, Wristrac™ can be utilized 1-3 times per week at 10 minute intervals.
 ADJUNCTIVE TREATMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
 

The additional treatments listed below may used in conjunction with Wristrac™.

  1. Vitamin B6 ( check with your physician )
  2. Wrist/forearm extension exercised to strengthen the back of the forearm and wrist muscles
  3. Daily desk stretches and range of motion exercises
  4. Paraffin- hand hot wax therapy and Ice therapy