1. Musculoskeletal Disorders Target the Problem, Not the Symptom

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

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

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

5. Nerves of the Hand

6. Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Disorders

7. Bones of the Hand

8. Carpal Tunnel

9. Median Nerve

10. Carpal Tunnel

11. MSD Development Tendon Sheath Irritated Nerves Inflamed Tendons

12. Nerves

13. 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.

14. Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Disorders

15. Ulnar Nerve

16. Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

17. Trigger Finger

18. Elbow Injuries

19. Medial & Lateral Epicondylitis

20. Nerves That Pass Across The Elbow

21. Radial Nerve

22. Radial Tunnel Syndrome

23. Rotator Cuff Muscles

24. 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