180854 1779 Health & Nutrition General Health Physical Injuries true Thu, 14 May 2009 15:02:39 -0700 /system/videos/2/54/08/18/180854.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, typing, writing, wrists, sprained, injured How To Prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome http://www.howcast.com/videos/180854-How-To-Prevent-Carpal-Tunnel-Syndrome http://www.howcast.com/videos/180854-How-To-Prevent-Carpal-Tunnel-Syndrome/edit approved 87 640 360 <object width="425" height="273" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=180854"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=180854" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="273" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 11 Equilibrio http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/180854/Picture_12_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png 1145 false false false 70487 1 27 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/180854/27.jpg Keep a neutral wrist position When at a computer or other workstation, adjust the height of your chair if necessary, so that your forearms are level with your keyboard. Keep your hands and wrists in line with your forearms.

]]> 70488 2 36 Tip Don’t flex your wrists while typing.

]]> 70489 3 40 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/180854/40.jpg Take frequent breaks Take breaks every 10 to 15 minutes to rest your fingers and wrists if you are doing something that requires repetitive hand and wrist movements.

]]> 70490 4 48 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/180854/48.jpg Stretch your fingers and wrists Exercise your fingers and wrists every 20 to 60 minutes. Extend and stretch both hands as if you were holding up a wall. Hold that position for five seconds and repeat several times. Make a tight fist with both hands, then bend wrists downward and hold for five seconds. Repeat several times.

]]> 70491 5 65 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/180854/65.jpg Wear a splint Consider wearing a wrist splint to keep your wrist neutral while you work. Wearing one while you sleep can also help maintain good wrist position.

]]> 70492 6 74 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/180854/74.jpg See a doctor If you experience numbness, tingling, or pain, visit your doctor for a medical evaluation.

]]> 70493 7 81 Fact Carpal tunnel syndrome is most common in middle-aged women

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