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

PHYSICAL THERAPY
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BLOOD FLOW RESTRICTION
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COLD COMPRESSION THERAPY
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CUPPING
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 IASTM
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JOINT MOBILIZATION
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LASER THERAPY
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MANUAL THERAPY
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MYOFASCIAL RELEASE

NEUROMUSCULAR RE-EDUCATION
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ORTHOPEDIC THERAPY
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SOFT TISSUE MOBILIZATION
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SPORTS REHABILITATION
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THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE
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SPINAL MANIPULATION
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NORMATEC RECOVERY SYSTEMS
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INFARED SAUNA