WorldClientsServices{Fit Is The New Beautiful}.: Part 10 of 10 - How Can Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Be Prevented?

Part 10 of 10 - How Can Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Be Prevented?

On-The-Job

At the workplace, workers can:

do on-the-job conditioning

perform stretching exercises

take frequent rest breaks

wear splints to keep wrists straight

use correct posture and wrist position

Ergonomics

Wearing fingerless gloves can help keep hands warm and flexible. Workstations, tools and tool handles, and tasks can be redesigned to enable the worker's wrist to maintain a natural position during work. Jobs can be rotated among workers.
Employers can develop programs in ergonomics, the process of adapting workplace conditions and job demands to the capabilities of workers. However, research has not conclusively shown that these workplace changes prevent the occurrence of carpal tunnel syndrome.