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Carrie Taylor - Thoracic Outlet Syndrome / Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
2026-03-21 10:00 - 2026-03-22 18:00 UTC | Gwinnett College – Roswell, GA, 1455 Old Alabama Road Suite 160, Roswell, GA, 30076, United States
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Treatment of Brachial Neuralgia
This course is an adjunct to the Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Double Crush Phenomena, which continues the treatment progression proximal to the wrist, forearm, and elbow. Quite often, patients present with both issues, exhibiting Double Crush Phenomena with associated painful signs & symptoms, thus requiring a full arm & neck treatment approach. Many people will suffer from these disorders at some point in their career, due to overuse and poor bio mechanics. This class will give you ideas on how to alleviate and help manage the dysfunction, with an on-going treatment plan, self-care stretches & hydrotherapy homework.
Treatment of the various ailments that occur for anyone who works intensively with their hands, starting with the elbow, then progressing proximally towards the Thoracic Outlet, surrounding musculature and fascias will be shown. Demos will be given on how to release brachial, then SCM, Upper Trapezuis, & Pectoralis superficial fascias, before deeper structures, such as pectoralis minor, anterior & middle scalenes and their attachments are addressed.
Focused decompression of the structures which make up Thoracic Outlet, such as clavicle/ first rib mobilization, as well as coracoclavicular/coracoacromial ligament treatment, and subscapularis release at the fossa as well as the humeral head, can improve shoulder girdle and cervical bio mechanics.
All techniques shown will assist in reversing many of the issues associated with these disorders, and help with long term pain management for the patient. Patient education in self care, hydrotherapy considerations, and stretching/strengthening exercises are also covered, to progress long term treatment goals.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Treatment of Double Crush Phenomena
This course is an adjunct to the workshop on Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Treatment of Brachial Neuralgia, which highlighted treatment from the cervical region to the elbow. These upper extremity disorders are becoming more and more prevalent in our tech oriented culture. Quite often, patients present with both issues, exhibiting double crush phenomena, with associated painful signs & symptoms. Many manual therapists will also suffer from these disorders at some point in their careers, due to overuse and poor biomechanics. This class will give you ideas on how to alleviate the pain and help with long term patient management.
Treatment of the various ailments that occur for anyone who works intensively with their hands, starting with the elbow, and surrounding specific musculature and fascias will be shown. Intensive and specific palpative review of forearm attachments is emphasized, in order to successfully apply decompression of the elbow and wrist. Demos will be given on how to release the more general fascial “arm sleeve” via limb unwinding, as well as specific approaches to releasing cubital, flexor & extensor retinacula, and palmar superficial fascias, before deeper structures, such as the interosseous membrane, are addressed.
Focused decompression of the radius & ulna from the humerus, periosteal treatment, mobilizing the carpals, and releasing the Carpal Tunnel & Tunnel of Guyon, will help release pressure on the median and ulnar nerves respectively. Treatment of individual flexor and extensor tendons as well as intrinsic hand muscles, can improve & prevent many of the issues associated with these disorders. Postural and ergonomic suggestions, as well as home care hydrotherapy, stretching & strengthening exercises are recommended for long term relief.
Class Info
Times: Day 1: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm; Day 2: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
CEU’s: 16
Price: $299

Class capacity: 20
*Refunds are subject to a $10 processing fee.
Location: Gwinnett College – Roswell, GA 1455 Old Alabama Road, Suite 150 Roswell, GA 30076
Contact: Please call us at (770) 381-7200 if you have any questions.
Refunds: No refunds within 2 weeks of class. If there is a documented emergency, you may transfer after to a later class by this instructor.
Picture ID required at check-in
If minimum enrollment is not met, the class may be subject to cancellation.

TMJ Disorder & TOS Syndrome with Carrie Taylor
2026-10-17 08:00 - 2026-10-18 18:00
Day 1: Migraine, TMJ Disorder and Cervical Tension
Migraines can strike without warning, leaving the victim debilitated, and suffering from a “migraine hangover” that may last several days. Many patients, also have TMJ Dysfunction and cervical tension, two of the many contributing factors to the severity and duration of the headache. In this advanced workshop, you will learn the intimate dynamic between these disorders, and how to lessen the severity, impact and frequency of migraines by treating these underlying contributors.
Atlanto-occipital decompression, cranial bone suture treatment modalities, as well as cervical alignment techniques, take the pressure off the sensitive cranio-sacral system and meninges. Muscular and osseous techniques in both the intra/extra oral regions, as well as the throat, also help facilitate “opening” within the cranium. Galea Aponeurotica or “scalp” fascial release and ear unwinding, round out the beneficial modalities used to help the patient feel less cranial and TMJ tension overall.
Day 2: Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Treatment of the Brachial Neuralgia
This course is an adjunct to the Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Double Crush Phenomena class, which continues the treatment progression proximal to the wrist, forearm, & elbow. Quite often, patients present with both issues, exhibiting double crush phenomena with associated painful signs & symptoms, thus requiring a full arm and neck treatment approach. Many people will suffer from these disorders at some point in their lifetime, due to overuse and poor biomechanics.
Demos will be given on how to release cervical, brachial, then SCM, Upper Trapezius, & Pectoralis superficial fascias, before deeper structures, such as Pectoralis minor, anterior & middle scalenes and their attachments are addressed, along with treating the Costoclavicular space. Focused decompression of the structures which make up the Thoracic Outlet, such as clavicle/first rib mobilization, as well as coracoclavicular/coracoacromial ligament treatment, and subscapularis release, can improve shoulder girdle and cervical biomechanics.
All techniques shown will assist in reversing many of the issues associated with this pathology, and help with long term pain management for the client. Patient education in self care, hydrotherapy considerations, and stretching/strengthening exercises are also covered, to progress long term treatment goals that will alleviate and help manage this distressing disorder.

Class Info
Times:
Day 1: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm; Day 2: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
CEU’s: 16
Price: $320

Location: Gwinnett College – Roswell, GA 1455 Old Alabama Road, Suite 150 Roswell, GA 30076

Class capacity: 20
*Refunds are subject to a $10 processing fee.
Contact: Please call us at (770) 381-7200 if you have any questions.
Refunds: No refunds within 2 weeks of class. If there is a documented emergency, you may transfer after to a later class by this instructor.
Picture ID required at check-in
If minimum enrollment is not met, the class may be subject to cancellation.
Carrie Taylor
NCBTMB#710407-100
