INJURY PREVENTION TIP: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a nerve irritation that occurs from compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel.

Preventing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: 

• Position yourself properly at your computer.
• Set up your keyboard so that it is flat.
• Do not have your keyboard slanted downward.
• Use the wrist rest for micro-breaks only (Do not rest as you type only as you pause).
• Be sure where you rest your hands is padded, you should not be able to see any indents or lines on your wrists after prolonged typing.
• Keep your wrists straight and elbows in a 90 degree angle while typing. (Keyboard at elbow height or slightly below)
• Take frequent short breaks rather than one long break.
• Stretch your wrists before work, during breaks, and after work.

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