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Overview

Guyon’s Canal Syndrome (Handlebar Palsy)

This condition, similar to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is common in cyclists. It occurs when the ulnar nervous is compressed in the canal above the wrist. Usually, the cause is found by resting your hands on the handlebars of your bicycle.

Treatment is similar to that for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – activity modification, such as wearing a padded glove during cycling, rest, splinting, hand therapy – including ultrasound/iontophoresis, exercise, and less often, surgery.

Goals

Possible Treatment Goals

  • Decrease Risk of Reoccurrence
  • Improve Muscle Strength and Power
  • Decrease Nerve Compression
  • Increase Oxygen to Tissues
  • Improve Range of Motion
  • Improve Relaxation
  • Self-care of Symptoms
  • Improve Tolerance for Prolonged Activities

SHOULDER PAIN
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BACK PAIN & SCIATICA

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ELBOW, WRIST, AND HAND PAIN

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HIP AND KNEE PAIN

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FOOT OR ANKLE PAIN

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NECK PAIN

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SPORT INJURY REHAB AND RECOVERY

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PRE-SURGICAL REHAB

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POST SURGICAL REHAB

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NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS

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TMJ DYSFUCTION

TORTICOLLIS
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WOMEN’S HEALTH

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WORK INJURIES

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ERGONOMICS

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DIZZINESS AND VERTIGO

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BALANCE AND GAIT DISORDERS

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FIBROMYALGIA

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ARTHRITIS

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CHRONIC PAIN

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FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY EVALUATIONS