Activities that increase the risk of developing carpal tunnel syndrome
Activities that may increase the risk of developing carpal tunnel syndrome include:
- Repetitive motions.
- Continuous use of the hands and fingers, as when knitting or doing needlepoint with the wrist bent (flexed)
- Frequent bending or twisting of the wrist, as when using a screwdriver
- Repeated squeezing or gripping with the hand, as when using a spray bottle
- Moving the fingers while the wrist is bent inward or flexed, as when playing musical instruments or typing
- Use of vibrating tools such as sanders.
- Use of a cane, wheelchair, or crutches, or doing certain sports (such as long-distance cycling) that require continuous forceful grasping with the wrist in an awkward position.
- Bending the wrist during sleep.
| Author: | Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH | Last Updated: October 29, 2008 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine Patrick J. McMahon, MD - Orthopedics David Pichora, MD, FRCSC - Orthopedic Surgery | |
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