Non-Sugical Management
The most common category of analgesic for CTS
What is NSAIDs
This type of surgery is used to alleviate CTS
What is Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
Because it is typically acute rather than chronic. Would also accept generally not bilateral
This exercise, often used in rehab for carpal tunnel syndrome, focuses on increasing flexibility and reducing stiffness in the wrist
What is wrist flexor/extensor stretch
The time period a person should take between stretching at work
What is 20-30 minutes?
The function of wrist splints for CTS
What is to increase neutral positioning, reducing median n. compression
The nerve which is decompressed in CTS surgery
What is the median nerve?
An ideal place for CTS infographics in workplaces
What is the bathroom? Would also accept store room
The name of the technique to help median nerve move more smoothly in the wrist
What is Median nerve gliding?
A behaviour that should be avoided while typing
What is resting wrists on table?
The type of injury/activity that is reduced by lifestyle modifications (3 letter acronym: ___ ___ Injury)
What is Repetitive Strain Injury
Recovery from CT surgery typically involves ___ therapy
What is physical therapy?
The service which OTs can provide for many office spaces
What is ergonomic assessments?
An exercise that should be done with light weights to strengthen the wrist flexors
What is wrist curls?
The height which your mouse and keyboard should be set at
What is level with the elbows?
The type of temperature therapy used for 10-15 minutes at a time
What is cold therapy
The structure which is cut to alleviate CTS symptoms
What is the transverse carpal ligament
Social Media can promote CTS awareness best by sharing ___
What is personal experiences
Squeezing a ball helps CTS by____?
What is increasing grip strength
The type of support implemented to reduce strain while typing or writing
What is a wrist rest?
The role & type of treatment associated with prednisolone
What is corticosteroid injections to reduce swelling & inflammation
This alternative to open surgery involves smaller incisions
What is endoscopic surgery
The educational group which requires the greatest management of CTS
What is mature-age uni students
Stretching and strengthening exercises improve ___ the wrist (3 things)
What is flexibility, strength, range of motion
The position which you should try to maintain your wrist in
What is neutral?