carpal tunnel syndrome
noun
: a condition caused by compression of a nerve where it passes through the wrist into the hand and characterized especially by weakness, pain, and disturbances of sensation in the hand and fingers
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These can include carpal tunnel syndrome and other nerve problems, as well as a condition known in the breaking community as headspin hole, an overuse injury that can affect the scalp.
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Jeffrey Kopp, CNN, 10 Oct. 2024
These stretches are similar to those recommended for carpal tunnel syndrome.
—Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2024
Within her first two years, the repetitive task of lifting heavy boxes caused carpal tunnel syndrome in her hands that eventually required surgery.
—Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 18 Sep. 2024
This motion can prevent issues such as carpal tunnel syndrome in your wrists, plus combat fatigue in the legs, Dooreck said.
—Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN, 3 Sep. 2024
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Jeffrey Kopp, CNN, 10 Oct. 2024
These stretches are similar to those recommended for carpal tunnel syndrome.
—Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2024
Within her first two years, the repetitive task of lifting heavy boxes caused carpal tunnel syndrome in her hands that eventually required surgery.
—Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 18 Sep. 2024
This motion can prevent issues such as carpal tunnel syndrome in your wrists, plus combat fatigue in the legs, Dooreck said.
—Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN, 3 Sep. 2024
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“Carpal tunnel syndrome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carpal%20tunnel%20syndrome. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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