Hand and Wrist Injuries - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Common Causes
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This course delves into the intricacies of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), a condition resulting from increased pressure on the median nerve in the wrist. Participants will gain insights into the causes, symptoms, and preventive measures associated with CTS, with a focus on the impact of overuse or repetitive injuries in various workplace activities. The course aims to enhance awareness and understanding, empowering individuals to recognize early signs, implement preventive measures, and foster a safer work environment. Understand the causes and mechanisms leading to carpal tunnel syndrome, particularly the role of overuse and repetitive injuries in its development. Identify early signs of carpal tunnel syndrome, such as numbness or tingling in the fingers, and implement preventative measures to mitigate the risk of its progression. Enhance workplace safety by recognizing activities prone to contributing to carpal tunnel syndrome and implementing strategies to reduce the likelihood of its occurrence.
Course Objectives:
Understand the causes and mechanisms leading to carpal tunnel syndrome, particularly the role of overuse and repetitive injuries in its development.;Identify early signs of carpal tunnel syndrome, such as numbness or tingling in the fingers, and implement preventative measures to mitigate the risk of its progression.;Enhance workplace safety by recognizing activities prone to contributing to carpal tunnel syndrome and implementing strategies to reduce the likelihood of its occurrence.;;
Duration: 6 min.
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Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 or higher, Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, iPad iOS, Mac OS 10, Apple Safari 8, Android Google Chrome. Works on Mobile, Tablet or Computer.
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Hand and Wrist Injuries - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Common Causes
This course delves into the intricacies of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), a condition resulting from increased pressure on the median nerve in the wrist. Participants will gain insights into the causes, symptoms, and preventive measures associated with CTS, with a focus on the impact of overuse or repetitive injuries in various workplace activities. The course aims to enhance awareness and understanding, empowering individuals to recognize early signs, implement preventive measures, and foster a safer work environment. Understand the causes and mechanisms leading to carpal tunnel syndrome, particularly the role of overuse and repetitive injuries in its development. Identify early signs of carpal tunnel syndrome, such as numbness or tingling in the fingers, and implement preventative measures to mitigate the risk of its progression. Enhance workplace safety by recognizing activities prone to contributing to carpal tunnel syndrome and implementing strategies to reduce the likelihood of its occurrence.
Course Objectives:
Understand the causes and mechanisms leading to carpal tunnel syndrome, particularly the role of overuse and repetitive injuries in its development.;Identify early signs of carpal tunnel syndrome, such as numbness or tingling in the fingers, and implement preventative measures to mitigate the risk of its progression.;Enhance workplace safety by recognizing activities prone to contributing to carpal tunnel syndrome and implementing strategies to reduce the likelihood of its occurrence.;;
Duration: 6 min.