title: Carpal tunnel syndrome. It's not just with keyboards.
abstract: CTS is often preventable. Take care of your hands when at work or at play when performing repetitive tasks, especially if there is also force, vibration, or awkward postures. Try to keep your wrists in a neutral posture, use tools and techniques that minimize required force, have a proper working surface height, design and arrange your work space to minimize the CTS risk factors, and make sure to have enough breaks to have sufficient recovery time. Avoid being overweight. If you experience pain similar to that described with CTS, see your medical doctor. He or she can help differentiate CTS from other upper extremity disorders and can help identify the most appropriate treatment approach. Remember, CTS is not just with keyboards.
authors.affiliation: IAC Industries, Tomahawk, Wis., USA. PhDJoy@aol.com
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Ebben
mesh_terms: D002349:Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy; D006804:Ergonomics; D006801:Humans; D009314:National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, U.S.; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy; D012307:Risk Factors; D014481:United States