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Learn about carpal tunnel syndrome, its symptoms, and how to relieve carpal tunnel pain with exercises and stretches in this free video series on carpal tunnel syndrome treatment.
There are 15 videos in this series:
How to understand what causes carpal tunnel syndrome; get expert tips and advice on treating carpal tunnel pain in this free physical therapy video.
How to position your wrist to relieve symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome; get expert tips and advice on treating carpal tunnel pain in this free physical therapy video.
How to know what activities and hand and wrist positions to avoid if you have carpal tunnel syndrome; get expert tips and advice on treating carpal tunnel pain in this free physical therapy video.
How to know what posture best relieves the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome; get expert tips and advice on treating carpal tunnel pain in this free physical therapy video.
How to do scapular strengthening exercises, to work the muscles in between the shoulder blades to relieve carpal tunnel syndrome pain; get expert tips and advice on treating carpal tunnel pain in this free physical therapy video.
How to relieve symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome by stretching the forearms; get expert tips and advice on treating carpal tunnel pain in this free physical therapy video.
How to stretch the forearm extenders to relieve symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome; get expert tips and advice on treating carpal tunnel pain in this free physical therapy video.
How to do palm stretches to relieve symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome; get expert tips and advice on treating carpal tunnel pain in this free physical therapy video.
How to stretch the median nerve to relieve symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome; get expert tips and advice on treating carpal tunnel pain in this free physical therapy video.
How to do more stretches for the median nerve to relieve symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome; get expert tips and advice on treating carpal tunnel pain in this free physical therapy video.
How to do a hook fist stretch to relieve symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome; get expert tips and advice on treating carpal tunnel pain in this free physical therapy video.
How to do a straight fist stretch to relieve symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome; get expert tips and advice on treating carpal tunnel pain in this free physical therapy video.
How to do a table top stretch to relieve symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome; get expert tips and advice on treating carpal tunnel pain in this free physical therapy video.
How to do a full fist stretch to relieve pain caused by carpal tunnel syndrome; get expert tips and advice on treating carpal tunnel pain in this free physical therapy video.
How to do a wave stretch to relieve symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome; get expert tips and advice on treating carpal tunnel pain in this free physical therapy video.
The carpal tunnel is a passage in the wrist, bounded on one side by the flexor retinaculum and on three sides by bone; through this tunnel pass the median nerve and flexor tendons to the hand. The entrapment neuropathy, carpal tunnel syndrome, is a painful, numbing, and or weakening condition of the hand and wrist that occurs when the median nerve is compacted. A number of contributing factors may cause carpal tunnel syndrome including a genetic predisposition, work stress, trauma, fluid retention during pregnancy, hypothyroidism, repetitive use of power hand tools, long term stress, cyst development in the hand or wrist, diabetes, and rheumatoid arthritis. If you think you are developing carpal tunnel syndrome, consult your physician so for a proper diagnosis of the cause.
There are preventative and treatment measures that can be employed at home or at work to treat carpal tunnel syndrome and to decrease the possibility of its onset. These measures include frequent breaks from repetitive hand movements such as keyboard and power tool use, proper hand positioning when at work or sleeping, wearing a wrist brace, and preventative hand and wrist exercises.
In this free video series learn from physical therapist Monica Paradise as she demonstrates exercises and stretching and gives advice to treat and prevent carpal tunnel syndrome.
Monica Paradise Monica Paradise currently works at Industrial Hand and Physical Therapy in Phoenix, Arizona. She graduated from Northern Arizona University with a degree in Exercise Science. Her skill set includes practical and theoretical knowledge of physical theraputic rehabilitation techniques, and she teaches physical therapy and massage. In addition to her professional work, she is also pursuing a doctorate degree in Physical Therapy at Northern Arizona University and will be awarded the title of Doctor in May of 2007.dkdk
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