Preventing cumulative trauma injury carpal tunnel syndrome.
In discussing cumulative trauma injuries, all three contributing factors should be considered: the worksite environment, the job, and the worker. Research and the literature have an abundance of information discussing ergonomics and its relationship to the worksite environment. Preventive exercise information is limited, however. The author summarizes preventive measures using the REST system. Exercises supporting this preventive program are described and illustrated.
D002349:Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003727:Dental Auxiliaries; D003815:Dentists; D006804:Ergonomics; D005081:Exercise Therapy / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D010809:Physical Fitness; D012146:Rest; D012307:Risk Factors; D017132:Workplace