Carpal Tunnel Exercises

(at the start of each shift and after each break)

Extend and stretch both wrists and fingers acutely as if they are in a hand-stand position. Hold for a count of 5.

Straighten both wrists and relax fingers.

Make a tight fist with both hands.

Then bend both wrists down while keeping the fist. Hold for a count of 5.

Straighten both wrists and relax fingers, for a count of 5.

Repeat exercise 10 times, then hang arms loosely at side and shake them for a couple of seconds. Total exercise time: 5-10 minutes.

Taken from: http://www.aaos.org/wordhtml/press/exerci.htm page on American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons site. This page no longer exists.