Lifestyle modifications

WEIGHT

  • Obesity is probably a risk factor for Carpal tunnel syndrome (1)

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

  • Repetitive, forceful hand and wrist use is a risk factor for CTS (1)
  • Work with vibration tools or with hands in cold temperature increase the risk of CTS (1)

References

1) https://www.uptodate.com/contents/carpal-tunnel-syndrome-pathophysiology-and-risk-factors

Resources

EXPLANATION TO EVIDENCE PRESENTATION

Figure: Evidence pyramid

​Evidence based on guidelines and evidence based Clinical Decision Systems is written in BOLD font

​Evidence based on meta analysis or systematic reviews is written in BOLD and CURSIVE font

​Evidence based on randomized controlled trials is written in PLAIN font

​Evidence based on observational / cohort studies is written in CURSIVE font