Computer work, typing, computer games, sports, scanning items at the supermarket checkout, playing Musical Instruments for extended periods of time, assembly-line work, or the use of power tools.
Not likely as carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by highly repetitive motion.
Individuals who perform repetitive wrist movements, either at work or play, are at risk of developing carpal tunnel syndrome.
yes it is a repetitive motion injury that can reoccur
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a repetitive stress kind of injury, so anyone who makes the same kind of motion a lot would be vulnerable. Typing on keyboards is a typical cause.
Repetitive Strain Injury or R.S.I. as it is often abbreviated
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The only way to make sure you do not get Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is to ensure you do not do repetitive tasks that may lead to the inflammation of the Median Nerve in the wrist. This is very difficult for a lot of people, particularly if your work involves repeytitive movements.
Yes, wrist rests can indeed protect someone from the carpal tunnel syndrome because the repetitive motion ends up tiring the wrist; however, wrist rests ones wrist be more relaxed.
Computer use has not really been shown to be a cause of carpal tunnel syndrome. However, it may be an aggravating factor in someone who already has a case of carpal tunnel syndrome or repetitive strain injury. There have been several studies that have shown no real coorealtion between the two, probably the best known one was from Harvard medical school.
"After spending long hours on the computer for work, I have developed Carpal Tunnel Syndrome"