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RavenCares

Joined: 25-Jul-2007
Posts: 197
Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 04:37 am
Post topic: Exercise to Prevent Carpal Tunnel		  
Sitting and typing at a computer often leads carpal tunnel syndrome, as well as other repetitive stress injuries. A new study performed by researchers at the University of British Columbia found that physical exercise done on a regular basis is the best method of preventing these injuries. On-the-job injuries of this nature decreased by 16 percent in individuals who worked out three to four times a week. Researchers believe that exercise provides protection against repetitive stress injuries by boosting blood circulation and preventing imbalances in the body that lead to pain and strain.
Tags: repetitive-stress-injuries , occupational-health , carpal-tunnel-syndrome , RSI , research , injuries
 
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Sissy

Joined: 18-Jul-2007
Posts: 256
Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 09:17 pm
Post topic: Exercise to Prevent Carpal Tunnel		  
I work from home and spend a great deal of time typing, which kind of scares me! Thanks for sharing the info! Sissy
 
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RavenCares

Joined: 25-Jul-2007
Posts: 197
Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 04:46 am
Post topic: Exercise to Prevent Carpal Tunnel		  
Sissy, I work on the computer from home too, and some days I get a lot of wrist pain, and sometimes elbow pain. I need to look around and see if I can find any specific hand or wrist exercises to prevent carpal tunnel.
 
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Sissy

Joined: 18-Jul-2007
Posts: 256
Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2007 10:41 pm
Post topic: Exercise to Prevent Carpal Tunnel		  
I bought some of those adhesive (small) heat pads and that seems to work just about as well as anything. Sometimes I have to give it a couple of days rest. Give it a try. Sissy
 
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RavenCares

Joined: 25-Jul-2007
Posts: 197
Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 06:05 am
Post topic: Exercise to Prevent Carpal Tunnel		  
Sissy, are the little heat pads those TheraCare pads? I think that's the name I'm trying to think of, lol! Anyway, do they last for about 8 hours?
 
 
 

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