Glossary
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: It results due to compression of the median nerve, which travels through the wrist via the carpal tunnelErgonomics: The study of people’s efficacy in their workplace.
Tenosynovitis: It is a condition in which the tendon gets inflamed and swollen due to repetitive movements such as typing.
Epicondylitis: It is a tissue irritation that connects the forearm muscle with the elbow.
Dequervain's Tendinitis: It is a painful condition injuring the tendons on the thumb side of the wrist.
Hydrotherapy: Pool exercises done as a treatment to cure conditions such as arthritis
Acupuncture: It is a part of traditional Chinese medicine involving insertion of thin needles into the body at specific acupuncture points.
Electromyography: Recording of the electrical activity of the muscle tissue.
