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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
1 CE Hours
$14.00

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Learn the fundamentals of carpal tunnel syndrome and explore how massage therapy may be used to address associated symptoms. This 1-hour continuing education course introduces massage therapists to the structures involved in carpal tunnel syndrome, common signs and symptoms, contributing factors, contraindications, assessment techniques, and massage therapy treatment strategies.

Whether you regularly work with clients experiencing wrist and hand symptoms or simply want to expand your knowledge of common conditions, this course provides practical information to help you better understand carpal tunnel syndrome and appropriate massage therapy considerations.

In this course, you will learn:

  • The structures involved in the carpal tunnel
  • Common signs, symptoms, and contributing factors
  • Contraindications and special considerations
  • Client assessment techniques, including questions and range-of-motion testing
  • Massage techniques for carpal tunnel syndrome and contributing trigger points
  • Client self-care strategies, including stretching and strengthening
  • Important considerations when working with clients experiencing carpal tunnel symptoms

Why take this course?

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition that may affect a client's comfort, movement, and daily activities. Understanding the condition and appropriate massage therapy considerations can help massage therapists make more informed decisions when working with clients experiencing related symptoms.

This course provides a focused introduction to carpal tunnel syndrome, making it a convenient option for massage therapists who want to strengthen their knowledge of this common condition in just one CE hour.

  • Describe the structures involved in the carpal tunnel.
  • Identify common signs, symptoms, and contributing factors associated with carpal tunnel syndrome.
  • Recognize contraindications and special considerations when working with affected clients.
  • Describe basic client assessment techniques, including appropriate questions and range-of-motion testing.
  • Identify massage techniques that may be appropriate for carpal tunnel syndrome and contributing trigger points.
  • Describe basic client self-care strategies, including stretching and strengthening.
  • Text: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, an excerpt from Condition-Specific Massage by Celia Bucci, 27 pages
  • Course instruction guide
  • 9-question multiple choice final exam
  • Course evaluation
  • Certificate of Achievement upon completion
  • Unlimited phone support for course-related questions

The Center for Massage Therapy Continuing Education, LLC is an Approved Provider through the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB); Approved Provider number 409296-00.

Our continuing education courses are also accepted by the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA), Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP), and most state boards.

For more information on individual state requirements and approvals, please visit our Approvals page and click on your state.

I thought this course was really interesting and informative. I see a lot of clients with these compression issues so it's good to see that there are different areas that could be causing those symptoms. - Bethany R.

Helped me gain a greater knowledge of CTS to better serve my clients who suffer from this condition. - Lisa B.

Loved the information presented. Up to date and relevant to my practice. Ginger P.

The website was easy to navigate and the material was easy to follow. MaryAnne T.

Which of the following nerves is compressed within the carpal tunnel of the wrist in carpal tunnel syndrome?
A.    Ulnar
B.    Median
C.    Musculocutaneous
D.    Radial

Which of the following muscles may be shortened in cases of carpal tunnel syndrome?
A.    Extensor digitorum
B.    Extensor carpi radialis longus
C.    Extensor carpi radialis brevis
D.    Pronator teres

In palpation assessment for carpal tunnel syndrome, compression of the nerve or vessels may cause all of the following EXCEPT:
A.    Cool or warm skin
B.    Pink skin
C.    Pale skin
D.    Reduced hair growth

Course Author

About the Instructor

Celia Bucci, LMT

Celia graduated from the Soma Institute for Clinical Massage Therapy in 2002. Her continuing education has focused on learning what contributes to common pain complaints, methods for reducing pain and improving movement, and the research supporting both. She’s taught in entry-level massage therapy schools and continuing education programs. She wrote Condition Specific Massage Therapy for massage therapists interested in learning to apply basic techniques to address the specific symptoms of conditions such as headaches, neck, shoulder, low back, hip and knee pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, plantar fasciitis, sprains, muscle strain and tendinitis. The book is used in Massage Therapy schools across the country and is available in Japanese and Korean. Celia has received the 2010 AMTA-IL Distinguished Service Award and the 2012 AMTA-IL Meritorious Award.

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