The goal of this program is to help PTs identify the etiology, presentation, and treatments associated with carpal tunnel syndrome. After reading this module, you will be able to —

• Describe the anatomy of the carpal tunnel, and discuss the mechanisms of injury associated with carpal tunnel syndrome.
• Explain the most common surgical approaches for patients with carpal tunnel syndrome.
• Discuss evidence-based, nonsurgical approaches to counteract entrapment neuropathy at the carpal tunnel.

Approval Information

Gannett Healthcare Group is an approved sponsor by the New York State Education Department of continuing education for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants from 10/21/09 to 10/20/12.

This activity is provided by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Accredited Provider #GED012010TPTA2012004 and meets continuing competence requirements for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licensure renewal in Texas for the period of 1/1/10 through 12/31/12. The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE.

Gannett Education is recognized by the Physical Therapy Board of California as an approved reviewer and provider of continuing competency courses for the state of California.

This course has been approved as meeting the continuing education requirements for PTs and PTAs by the Ohio Physical Therapy Association (approval no. 10S0565 for 4/1/10 to 4/1/11), the Florida Physical Therapy Association (approval no. CP100015415, exp. date 12/31/10; approval no. CP110015417 for 01/01/11 to 12/31/11); Tennessee Physical Therapy Association (approval no. 3385 for 8/24/10 to 8/23/11) for Class 1 Continuing Education Requirement; and the New Jersey Board of Physical Therapy Examiners  (approval no. 412-2010, expiration date 1/31/12). Approval of this course does not necessarily imply the Florida Physical Therapy Association supports the views of the presenter or the sponsors.

The Illinois Chapter Continuing Education Committee has certified that this course meets the criteria for approval of Continuing Education offerings established by The Illinois Physical Therapy Association (approval no. 437.3267 for 4/1/10 to 4/1/11). According to the Rules for the Administration of the Illinois Physical Therapy Act (section 13460.61) published by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation, a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant applying for re-licensure in Illinois can earn a maximum of 50 percent of their required continuing education hours from self-study. The hours awarded of this course are designated for self-study CE credit.

Other states may accept this course for meeting their CE requirements. Check with your state association or board.