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CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME

CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME. EDL 631 Lindsey McCoy Jessica Schlehuber Jennifer Doptis Brent Fortier Joe Leusby. What is Carpal T unnel?.

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CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME

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  1. CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME EDL 631 Lindsey McCoy Jessica Schlehuber Jennifer Doptis Brent Fortier Joe Leusby

  2. What is Carpal Tunnel? • Carpal tunnel is swelling of tendons in your hands from over using them that puts pressure on the median nerve resulting in tingling and numbness in your thumb, index, and middle fingers.

  3. Conditions That May Contribute to The Development of Carpal Tunnel • Pregnancy • Hypothyroidism • Diabetes • Arthritis • Obesity • Prior wrist injury

  4. More Conditions… • If a certain activity is repeated frequently in your life whether it is work or recreational it can cause carpal tunnel. Some examples are: • Typing • Using tools • Knitting or sewing • Barcode scanning

  5. Treatment • First and foremost if possible to lessen the activity that may be causing it would help. Other possible treatments are: • Icing • A night splint • Anti-inflammatory medication • Avoiding: alcohol, caffeine and tobacco • Increase vitamin B • Strengthen arm and shoulder muscles • Surgery may be necessary

  6. Resources • Carpal tunnel syndrome. In (2008). Retrieved from http://www.mayoclinic.org/carpal-tunnel-syndrome/ • Carpal tunnel syndrome symptom relief without surgery. (2012, February 9). Retrieved from http://www.mycarpaltunnel.com

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