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Common Diseases > Carple Tunnel
Introduction
Prevention and Treatment
Surgery
As
this condition is caused by
repetitive movements over a long
period of time, the ways to prevent
this painful occurrence are to add
more variety to the tasks performed
and to take breaks where you use your
limbs and muscles in a completely
different way from when working.
The technical
aspects of the reducing the risks of Cumulative
Trauma / Stress Disorders suggest that wrist
position may contribute to the
problem. Workplace ergonomics have
long been thought to be a
contributing factor and the
alteration of the worksite is a must
for anyone doing any type of
repetitive work. Wrist supports,
chair and desk height are important.
Many medical clinics and the ACC have
information on this.
For those using
computers and other short range
repetitive movements, it helps to:
- take
regular stretch breaks,
remember those eye rests
prescribed and almost no one
takes, and then wonder why
eye sight fails?
- set your
mouse to slow travel, this
make your arm movements
greater, creating more
stimulating exercise
- take time
out to relax completely
- learn to recognise and deal with stress factors in your life
There is a lot
of evidence that exercises will
prevent the symptoms of Cumulative
Trauma / Stress Disorders. Have regular rest
periods and stretch those muscles to
extend your range of movement to your
comfortable maximum. Yoga, Tai chi
and swimming are excellent for this.
Vigorous
exercise helps to eliminate the build
up of waste products in the body.
Sweat.. swim, run, martial arts,
aerobics
Treatments
There is a lot
of evidence that exercise will
control and assist recovery from the
symptoms of Cumulative Trauma /
Stress Disorders and rest and total
relaxation are as important, the more
completely you are able to relax the
body and have complete rest, the
better you body is able to respond to
stresses either physical or mental.
Exercise is
important to:
- maintain
the energy flow within the body
- to extend energy to the extremities
- tone the whole body
- maintain flexibility of the joints
- exercise is not advised when the condition is very acute and painful.
Massage has
been proven (American Massage
Association) to be very effective as
a treatment.
Massage works
by:
- physically removing the build up of toxins
- improving circulation
- reducing inflammation
- restoring function
Exercise systems we suggest are, Yoga, Tai
Chi, Dance
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