Musculoskeletal Disorders Target the Problem, Not the Symptom

Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) Too Much Wear and Tear and Not Enough Recovery Time

Perspectives On MSDs MSDs are common Most of us have experience Home, work & recreation Usually mild & temporary Can be disabling

Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Disorders Tendonitis Epicondylitis Rotator cuff syndrome De Quervain’s disease Trigger finger Ulnar nerve compression Carpal tunnel syndrome

Nerves of the Hand

Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Disorders

Bones of the Hand

Carpal Tunnel

Median Nerve

Carpal Tunnel

MSD Development Tendon Sheath Irritated Nerves Inflamed Tendons

Nerves

Nerve Electric current travels up the nerve Fat does not conduct electricity Message moves quickly when the nerve is healthy. Message is inhibited when nerve is damaged.

Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Disorders

Ulnar Nerve

Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

Trigger Finger

Elbow Injuries

Medial & Lateral Epicondylitis

Nerves That Pass Across The Elbow

Radial Nerve

Radial Tunnel Syndrome

Rotator Cuff Muscles

Rest and Recovery Give your body the time it needs to rest and recover from physical exertion and injury. Proper nutrition is essential for healing as well