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PT for carpal tunnel

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Topic: PT for carpal tunnel

Posted By: Ask a PT
Subject: PT for carpal tunnel
Date Posted: Feb 09 2012 at 4:19pm

Our user asked: "Can PT release nerve in carpally tunnel syndrome"

Ask a PT Response: "PT can help with strengthening, range of motion and stretching of the flexor retinaculum. It can't release the nerve in the carpal tunnel. Surgery is required in order to achieve this."