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De Canha Physical Therapy

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Curaçao
Willemstad
De Canha Physical Therapy

At De Canha Physical Therapy, our team of physical therapy practitioners provides the highest standard of care to our patients.

They come from top programs throughout the country and have received extensive training in their field.

15/12/2023

Diagnosing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

There are several tests your doctor will perform to see if you have carpal tunnel syndrome. The Tinel test involves tapping on the median nerve to see if it causes tingling in the fingers. In the Phalen test, the doctor will have you press the backs of your hands together for a minute to see if this causes numbness or tingling.

13/12/2023

Carpal Tunnel or Something Else?

A few conditions have symptoms that can mimic carpal tunnel syndrome. These include:
Injury to a muscle, ligament, or tendon
Arthritis of the thumb or wrist
Nerve problems such as diabetic neuropathy
Your doctor will do tests to rule out other health conditions.

11/12/2023

What Happens Without Treatment?

At first, symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome come and go, but as the condition worsens, symptoms may become constant. Pain may radiate up the arm all the way to the shoulder. Over time, if untreated, carpal tunnel syndrome can cause the muscles on the thumb side of your hand to waste away (atrophy). Even with treatment, strength and sensation may never be completely restored.

08/12/2023

Could Your Job Be to Blame?

It's a common belief that frequent typing can lead to carpal tunnel syndrome. But it's actually three times more common among assembly line workers than it is among data-entry personnel -- and frequent use of vibrating hand tools increases the risk. In contrast, one study found that even heavy computer use -- up to seven hours a day -- did not make people more likely to develop carpal tunnel syndrome.

06/12/2023

Who Gets Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Women are three times more likely than men to get carpal tunnel syndrome. Certain conditions can also increase your risk. These include:
Diabetes, gout, hypothyroidism, and rheumatoid arthritis
Pregnancy
Sprain or fracture of the wrist

04/12/2023

What Causes Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

There usually isn't one definitive cause of carpal tunnel syndrome. Because the carpal tunnel is narrow and rigid, anytime there is swelling or inflammation in the area, the median nerve can be compressed and cause pain. Symptoms may be present in one or both hands (usually symptoms develop in the dominant hand first).
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17/11/2023

Symptoms: Sensation Problems

Carpal tunnel syndrome can also cause a feeling of numbness in the hands. Some people feel like their fingers are swollen, even though no swelling is present, or they may have trouble distinguishing between hot and cold.

15/11/2023

Tunnel Syndrome
Symptoms: Weakness

As carpal tunnel syndrome progresses, you may begin to notice weakness in the thumb and first two fingers, and it may be difficult to make a fist or grasp objects. You may find yourself dropping things, or you may have trouble doing things like holding a utensil or buttoning your shirt.

20/10/2023

Symptoms: Pain and Tingling

Carpal tunnel develops slowly. At first, you're most likely to notice it at night or when you first wake up in the morning. The feeling is similar to the "pins-and-needles" sensation you get when your hand falls asleep. During the day, you may notice pain or tingling when holding things, like a phone or a book, or when driving. Shaking or moving your fingers usually helps.

18/10/2023

What Is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway on the palm side of your wrist made up of bones and ligaments. The median nerve, which controls sensation and movement in the thumb and first three fingers, runs through this passageway along with tendons to the fingers and thumb. When it's pinched or compressed, the result is numbness, tingling, weakness, or pain in the hand, called carpal tunnel syndrome.

16/10/2023

Treatment

This will depend on what causes your pain and where it is. Besides RICE, your doctor may suggest physical therapy exercises to help make the area stronger. Splints, casts, and braces might help you keep things still and protect the injured spot from more injury. Prescription medicine could help ease pain and swelling. In some cases, you might need surgery to make a full recovery.

13/10/2023

When to See Your Doctor

Make an appointment if pain hangs around or gets worse after a few days. Get to an emergency room right away if a joint looks oddly shaped or if the pain is intense. Tell your doctor about changes in your workout. They’ll likely suggest you stop the sport or motion that causes your pain, at least for a while. You may still be able to do other exercises that don’t aggravate things.

Adres

Dr. Maalweg No. 38
Willemstad

Openingstijden

Maandag	08:00 - 12:00
	14:00 - 18:00
Dinsdag	08:00 - 12:00
	14:00 - 18:00
Woensdag	08:00 - 12:00
	14:00 - 18:00
Donderdag	08:00 - 12:00
	14:00 - 18:00
Vrijdag	08:00 - 12:00
	14:00 - 18:00

Telefoon

+59994651670

Website

http://www.decanhaphysicaltherapy.com/

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