preventing carpal tunnel syndrome
TRANSCRIPT
Preventing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
is Actually Easy
by
Fifth Avenue Physical Therapy
NYC Rehabilitation Medicine
Using a desktop computer for
long hours can actually lead to
an increased risk for having
carpal tunnel syndrome.
Using a desktop computer for
long hours can actually lead to
an increased risk for having
carpal tunnel syndrome.
There are multiple ways on how
you can be able to protect your
hands from the longstanding
effects of carpal tunnel, and we
detail some of them.
“Superman”
Keep a “neutral” wrist position
Carpal tunnel happens when your
hands get exposed to repetitive
movements like, say, typing or even
assembling a toy inside a factory.
Carpal tunnel happens when your
hands get exposed to repetitive
movements like, say, typing or even
assembling a toy inside a factory.
Carpal tunnel happens when your
hands get exposed to repetitive
movements like, say, typing or even
assembling a toy inside a factory.
Take frequent breaks
simply
stopping
what
you’re
doing for a
minute or
two can be
enough
for resting
your
hands for
the
meantime.
simply
stopping
what
you’re
doing for a
minute or
two can be
enough
for resting
your
hands for
the
meantime.
and feet, too.
Adjust your workstation
If you’re working
on a “standard”
work desk, then
that means that
everything that
you need for
your work—
keyboard,
mouse, phone,
office supplies—
are all within
your forearm’s
length.
The Fifth Avenue Physical Therapy is an experienced physician and medical team that will take care of you and provide you the treatment you need to feel better.
Be well informed and live a happy life!
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