Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Tiffany CollinsComputer Literacy

Facts about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

• Caucasians have the greatest risk of getting CTS

• CTS is most common in women• Pregnancy puts you at a higher risk

Symptoms of CTSWeakness in handsBurningTinglingNumbnessMay loose feeling in fingers if not

treated properly

How CTS is treatedRestMedicationWrist splintPhysical therapySurgery

How CTS is preventedExerciseStretching Proper body mechanicsTake frequent breaks from

activities

Works Citedhttp://

womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/carpal-tunnel-syndrome.html#c

https://chiro-trust.org/carpal-tunnel-syndrome/carpal-tunnel-syndrome-13-fun-facts/

http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/carpal-tunnel/preventing-carpal-tunnel-syndrome