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    Sports Medicine Insights

    Understand – Rehabilitate - Prevent

    CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME


    What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
    The carpal tunnel is a narrow structure in wrist that serves as a passageway in
    the wrist for nerves and tendons of the hand and fingers. One of the nerves that
    passes through the carpal tunnel is the median nerve that controls feelings in the
    thumb, index, middle and ring finger as well as the muscles around the base of
    the thumb.
    Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve is compressed leading to
    numbness, tingling or weakness in the wrist or hand. The compression is caused
    by a narrowed carpal tunnel due to swelling or inflammation of the tendons that
    are passing through it.

    What are the causes and risk factors for the


    carpal tunnel syndrome?
    Carpal tunnel syndrome can be caused by repetitive wrist and finger flexion or
    forceful hand movements due to sports or work-related activities. Other factors
    include hormone changes (e.g. related to pregnancy), age or various medical
    conditions that contribute to joint swelling.

    WHAT • Numbness and tingling in the hand / wrist / forearm


    • Pain in the hand / wrist / forearm that can radiate to the shoulder
    ARE THE • Weakness in the muscles of the affected area, e.g. losing of grip strength
    SYMPTOMS? • Stiffness in the fingers (especially in the morning)

    • Rest
    • Avoidance of aggravating activities
    WHAT ARE • Wearing a wrist splint during the day or at night  
    THE TREATMENT • Ice or anti-inflammatories for swelling and pain management during the acute phase
    OPTIONS?  • Exercise rehabilitation that focuses on stretching, increasing range of motion and
       improving strength

    Exercise programming and prevention strategies


    The exercise protocol to prevent or improve the carpal tunnel syndrome should focus on regaining range of motion and
    strength of the elbow wrist, finger extensors and flexors. Apart from that it is important to reduce the risk factors
    associated with carpal tunnel including by taking frequent breaks, paying attention to your ergonomics and improving
    your posture. Discuss these options with your healthcare provider to determine which would be the best treatment
    approach for you.

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