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Carpal tunnel syndrome (or repetitive motion trauma) is a painful and debilitating condition caused by repetitive hand and wrist movement. It affects office and industrial workers wherever tasks necessitate repetitive wrist motions that include flexion, extension and rotation.
The direct cause of carpal tunnel syndrome can best be described as follows:
The median nerve which serves the thumb and first two fingers of the hand, passes through a tunnel in the wrist which is actually formed by a combination of ligaments, tendons, fascia and small carpal bones. If these structures become irritated or inflamed, particularly due to an unequal balance of pull on tendons of the wrist, the actual accumulation of swelling produces physical pressure on the median nerve, thereby eliciting the pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness as the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome.
Therefore balancing and making more efficient the pull of opposing tendons and muscles with the wrist/forearm alleviates inflammation and swelling, often reducing or eliminating symptoms. This is best accomplished with good balanced strength and flexibility exercises as well as ergonomically correct supports and appliances.
Warning
Training with the Powerball should be done in moderation. If you suffer from
acute injury, nerve discomfort or other complaints, please consult your physician before
use. Should you experience pain or discomfort during exercises, stop use immediately and
ask your physician.
Click here to read a published article about preventing OOS in the workplace (PDF)
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