Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (cts)
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) Treatment & Physiotherapy for Hand & Wrist PainCarpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a condition caused by compression of the median nerve as it passes through the carpal tunnel in the wrist. This nerve compression can lead to pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hand and fingers. CTS commonly develops due to repetitive hand movements, prolonged computer use, wrist strain, diabetes, pregnancy, or inflammatory conditions. The condition may affect grip strength and make daily activities such as typing, writing, or holding objects difficult. Physiotherapy helps reduce nerve irritation, relieve pain, improve wrist mobility, and restore hand function.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a condition caused by compression of the median nerve as it passes through the carpal tunnel in the wrist. This nerve compression can lead to pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hand and fingers. CTS commonly develops due to repetitive hand movements, prolonged computer use, wrist strain, diabetes, pregnancy, or inflammatory conditions. The condition may affect grip strength and make daily activities such as typing, writing, or holding objects difficult. Physiotherapy helps reduce nerve irritation, relieve pain, improve wrist mobility, and restore hand function.
Common symptoms include:
- Numbness or tingling in the thumb, index, and middle fingers
- Wrist and hand pain
- Weak grip strength
- Burning sensation in the hand
- Difficulty holding objects
- Hand weakness
- Pain that worsens at night
- Reduced finger coordination
- Stiffness in the wrist and fingers
CTS may occur due to:
- Repetitive hand and wrist movements
- Prolonged computer or keyboard use
- Wrist strain or overuse
- Diabetes
- Pregnancy
- Arthritis
- Wrist injuries
- Fluid retention
- Poor ergonomic positioning
Diagnosis includes physical examination and nerve assessment to evaluate median nerve involvement. Tests may include:
- Physical examination
- Tinel’s sign test
- Phalen’s test
- Nerve conduction studies
- Electromyography (EMG)
- Ultrasound imaging
- Grip strength assessment
Physiotherapy helps reduce nerve compression, improve wrist mobility, relieve pain, and restore hand strength and function.
- Ice therapy to reduce inflammation
- TENS therapy for pain management
- Ultrasound therapy
- Soft tissue mobilization
- Heat therapy for muscle relaxation
Manual therapy techniques help improve wrist mobility, reduce stiffness, and decrease pressure on the median nerve.
Customized rehabilitation exercises help improve flexibility, nerve mobility, and hand strength.
- Grip strengthening exercises
- Wrist strengthening exercises
- Finger strengthening exercises
- Forearm strengthening exercises
- Wrist stretching exercises
- Finger mobility exercises
- Median nerve gliding exercises
- Forearm flexibility exercises
- Range of motion exercises
Ergonomic & Posture Training Patients are guided on proper workstation ergonomics, wrist positioning, typing posture, and activity modification to reduce wrist strain.
Wrist splints may be recommended to support the wrist and reduce nerve compression. Functional hand training helps improve daily activity performance.
- Experienced orthopedic physiotherapists
- Personalized rehabilitation programs
- One-on-one physiotherapy sessions
- Advanced nerve rehabilitation techniques
- Focus on pain relief and hand function recovery
- Evidence-based physiotherapy care
- Guidance for home exercises and prevention
If you are experiencing wrist pain, numbness, tingling, or hand weakness due to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), our physiotherapy team can help you recover safely and effectively. Book your physiotherapy consultation today for expert CTS treatment and personalized physiotherapy care.
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