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Common Methods of Preventing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

15. June 2008

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by: Jeff P. Anliker, LMT & Staff Carpal tunnel syndrome is an increasingly common and painful affliction that harms millions of workers world wide every year. Carpal tunnel syndrome is an affliction that occurs when the median nerve, which runs from the forearm into the hand, becomes impinged at the wrist junction. The carpal tunnel is [...]

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatments

15. June 2008

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by: BSI Staff Studies of carpal tunnel syndrome show that when untreated, its course is poor. Indeed, research on the natural history of the disorder indicates that patients with mild to moderate symptoms typically experience significant worsening in the first year. Although many factors are linked to poor outcome, bilateral impairment is a major predictor of [...]

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Surgery

15. June 2008

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by: BSI Staff Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful condition that is characterized by loss of strength and coordination in the hand. It is one of the most common nerve entrapment disorders and is caused by a muscle imbalance that creates pressure on the median nerve. Surgery is one option for correcting this condition; however, it [...]

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Prevention

15. June 2008

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by: BSI Staff Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common nerve entrapment disorder that causes significant impairment and disability. There are a variety of uncomfortable symptoms associated with the disorder, but the most common clinical features involve pain, numbness, and tingling in the thumb and first two fingers.

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Exercises

15. June 2008

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by: BSI Staff Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful condition characterized by swelling, tingling, and muscle wasting in the hand. Caused by a muscle imbalance that ultimately leads to median nerve entrapment, the condition can be exceedingly painful, and it is often associated with decreased strength and coordination in the hand. Although numerous treatments exist, the [...]

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - A Secondary Effect

15. June 2008

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by: Jeff P. Anliker, LMT What causes carpal tunnel syndrome to develop? Although there are many professional opinions out there regarding the subject, most do not provide an accurate description of how carpal tunnel syndrome actually occurs. What is agreed upon is the fact that the flexor tendons and median nerve are operating in a much smaller [...]

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Cause, Effect & Solution

15. June 2008

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by: Jeff Anliker, LMT What Causes Carpal Tunnel Syndrome to Develop? Although there are many professional opinions out there regarding the subject, most do not provide an accurate description of how carpal tunnel syndrome actually occurs. What is agreed upon is the fact that the flexor tendons and median nerve are operating in a much smaller space [...]

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Carpal Tunnel & Computers

15. June 2008

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by: Jeff P. Anliker, LMT & Staff While there are a lot of rumors about carpal tunnel syndrome, it is hard to find a definitive answer on what, if any, actual link there is between the development of carpal tunnel syndrome and the use of computers. Does computer use increase one’s chances of developing carpal tunnel syndrome? [...]

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