Posture and carpal tunnel syndrome
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Posture and carpal tunnel syndrome
Some body positions put less strain on your body and are more comfortable to work in, especially over long periods of time.
- For activities such as typing and knitting, keep your forearms parallel to the floor or slightly lowered.
- Keep your shoulders relaxed and not raised.
- Your wrists and hands should be in line with your arms; your wrists should not be twisted or bent for long periods of time.
- Position your work at waist height or slightly lower if you have to exert force.
- Organize your work so that you can change your position occasionally while maintaining a comfortable posture.
Credits
| Author | Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH |
| Editor | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman, MATC |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Patrick J. McMahon, MD - Orthopedics |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | David Pichora, MD, FRCSC - Orthopedic Surgery |
| Last Updated | October 29, 2008 |
| Last updated: | October 29, 2008 |
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| Author: | Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH |
| Reviewed By: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine, David Pichora, MD, FRCSC - Orthopedic Surgery |
| Editors: | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS, Pat Truman, MATC |
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