JOURNAL ARTICLE

Hand Pain and Sensory Deficits: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Revision 2026: Clinical Practice Guidelines Linked to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health From APTA Orthopedics and APTA Hand and Upper Extremity Academies of the American Physical Therapy Association

  • Published In: Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2026, v. 56, n. 4. P. CPG1 1 of 3

  • Database: CINAHL Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Erickson, Mia; Lawrence, Marsha; Lazinski, Melissa J.; Scott, Kylie; Martin, RobRoy L. 3 of 3

Abstract

APTA Orthopedics and APTA Hand and Upper Extremity Physical Therapy, Academies of the American Physical Therapy Association, have an ongoing effort to create evidence-based clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) for physical therapy management and prevention of upper extremity musculoskeletal impairments described in the World Health Organization's International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). This particular guideline is a revision of the 2019 CPG that focuses on hand pain and sensory deficits in carpal tunnel syndrome. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2026;56(4):CPG1-CPG79. Epub 12 February 2026. doi:10.2519/jospt.2026.0301

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy. 2026/04, Vol. 56, Issue 4, pCPG1
  • Document Type:Journal Article
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0190-6011
  • DOI:10.2519/jospt.2026.0301
  • Accession Number:192825218

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