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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: 3 At-Home Tests

The diagnosis of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome can often be made from a thorough history and physical examination. Oftentimes, expensive testing such as EMG studies and MRIs is not needed. Try these three at-home tests to see if you suspect you may be suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome. The first two maneuvers are provocative, meaning they are attempting to elicit symptoms. If symptoms are elicited in the given time frame they are considered positive. The third "test" is actually a finding and is normally gathered from the clinical history. 1. Arm Elevation Test - symptoms are elicited or provoked with arm elevation in under 2 minutes. Place your arms overhead and monitor for pain. numbness, or tingling in the median nerve distribution. 2. Phalen Test - the backs of both hands are placed together with the fingers pointing down towards the ground. The position is held and a positive test is a reproduction of median nerve symptoms in under 1 minute 3. Flick Sign - patients describe flicking their hands and wrist to help relieve symptoms and bring feeling back to the hands. This is done after periods of inactivity such as sleeping or with prolonged positions or repetitive movement tasks.