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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is the compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel at the wrist. This nerve controls some of the movement and sensation in your hand.

For further information regarding management of carpal tunnel syndrome, please see below link from the British Society of Surgery for the Hand: https://www.bssh.ac.uk/patients/conditions/21/carpal_tunnel_syndrome

*BEFORE COMMENCING ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ADVICE OR EXERCISES, PLEASE DISCUSS WITH YOUR HAND THERAPIST TO CONFIRM IF IT IS APPROPRIATE FOR YOUR CONDITION*

Link for carpal tunnel syndrome handout:

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

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