Treatment Procedures and Abbreviations

study of the human factors that affect the design and operation of tools and the work environment

• myotomy

• myofascial release

• ergonomics

• myorrhaphy

soft tissue manipulation techniques to ease pain

• myotomy

• ergonomics

• myofascial release

• PT

device that delivers electrical impulses through the skin, which cause changes in muscles

• EEG

• transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation

• OT

• PT

high-frequency sound waves to treat muscle injuries by generating heat deep within muscle tissue

• therapeutic ultrasound

• TENS

• myofascial release

• ergonomics

work and recreational activities to increase independent function

• occupational therapy

• physical therapy

• recreational therapy

• EMG

rehabilitation that focuses on restoring physical function and preventing disability

• occupational therapy

• physical therapy

• myofascial therapy

• EMG

surgical incision into a muscle

• muscle repair

• myorrhaphy

• myotomy

• none of these

surgical suturing of a muscle

• myotomy

• myorrhaphy

• CTS

• EMG

carpal tunnel syndrome

• CTS

• EMG

• PT

• OT

activities of daily living

• MD

• CFS

• ADL's

• CTS