Strategies for the prevention of carpal tunnel syndrome in the workplace: A systematic review Academic Article

journal

  • Applied Ergonomics

abstract

  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is one of the most frequently occurring musculoskeletal disorders of the upper limbs. Strategies for preventing CTS in the workplace include interventions such as ergonomics, education, exercise, physical therapy, and occupational health. The purpose of this study was to provide a general overview based on the review of scientific literature regarding strategies used for preventing CTS in working populations. From September to October 2018, the MEDLINE, PUBMED, EMBASE and SCOPUS (1990 to December 2017) databases were searched for evidence

publication date

  • 2021-5-1

edition

  • 93

keywords

  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Databases
  • Education
  • Ergonomics
  • Exercise Therapy
  • Health
  • MEDLINE
  • Occupational Health
  • Occupational health
  • Physical Education and Training
  • Physical therapy
  • Population
  • Systematic Reviews
  • Tunnels
  • Upper Extremity
  • Workplace
  • education
  • ergonomics
  • evidence
  • physical therapy
  • technical literature
  • workplace

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 0003-6870

number of pages

  • 8

start page

  • 1

end page

  • 8