Post-operative Mobilization for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients undergoing open carpal tunnel release will be included in this study. * Patients must have clinical evidence of carpal tunnel syndrome. * Patients must have positive EMG results. * English speaking patients only. Patient selection factors include: * Ability and willingness to follow instructions. * Patients who are able and willing to return for follow-up evaluations. * Patients of all races and genders. * Patients who are able to follow care instructions. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients less than 18 years old. * Patients who are pregnant. * Patients unwilling or unable to comply with a rehabilitation program for carpal tunnel release who indicate difficulty or inability to return for follow-up visits prescribed by the study protocol. * Patients who qualify for inclusion in the study, but refuse consent to participate in the study.