by Tejasvit Kour | Apr 8, 2011 | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Exercises
We have discussed the topic of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) exercises previously but because this topic is so important, it warrants another look at this subject from a different perspective. Please keep in mind there are many exercises that will help patients with...
by Tejasvit Kour | Apr 5, 2011 | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a very common complaint often associated with repetitive motion-related jobs. There are nine tendons traveling down the arm from the elbow that “merge” or come together in the relatively tight carpal tunnel, kind of like when four lanes...
by Tejasvit Kour | Feb 3, 2011 | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
The cause of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is commonly associated with repetitive motions or working long hours with fast hand movements such as on an assembly line or food packing line, serving tables, or using a computer keyboard and mouse. However, there are many...
by Tejasvit Kour | Jan 4, 2011 | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Exercises
There are many different exercises that can be done for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and we’ve discussed some of these in the past. To understand “why” gliding exercises are helpful, let’s review the anatomy of the carpal tunnel. There are 9 tendons that move through...
by Tejasvit Kour | Dec 2, 2010 | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is one of many repetitive strain injuries (RSIs) and it’s also one of the most common present day workplace injuries, second only to low back pain! The term “Carpal Tunnel Syndrome” was first used in 1939 and since the 1950s, this...
by Tejasvit Kour | Nov 5, 2010 | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
For those of you who have had carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), you probably know all about braces. These are devices worn on the wrist that stop you from bending the wrist up or down. They may be worn anytime of the day if they don’t interfere too much with one’s...
