More Children Affected with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Physician Reports
More cases of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome cases are being seen in children. The use of video games and portable electronics by children and teenagers are thought as a possible cause for the rise. In response, a California doctor launches a website devoted to educating the public on carpal tunnel syndrome.
(PRWEB) July 5, 2005
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is no longer an adult disorder, according to Dr. Michael Woo-Ming, a San Diego primary care physician.
“It’s the video games”, Woo-Ming said. “Every kid seems to have a Game Boy or Playstation Portable in their hands”. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is considered a type of RSD, or repetitive strain disorder “Hours upon hours of playing can lead to similar effects that we see in patients who work with computers or type for a living”.
Woo-Ming has launched a website dedicated to educating the public of carpal tunnel syndrome ( http://www. carpal-tunnel-surgery. com (http://www. carpal-tunnel-surgery. com)). Over eight million people in the United States are afflicted with carpal tunnel syndrome each year. Dr. Woo-Ming suggest parents who see their children suffering from numbness and tingling of the hands should be taken to their primary care physician to be evaluated.
“Early detection is the key.”
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is regarded as the #1 cause of lost work according to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration, accounting for 50% of the work related injuries in the United States. The cause of carpal tunnel syndrome is thought to be due to repetitive stress of the hand and wrist, common among computer users in todayÂ’s information age.
Despite the domain, http://www. carpal-tunnel-surgery. com (http://www. carpal-tunnel-surgery. com), does not entirely focus on invasive treatments of carpal tunnel syndrome. “There are many treatments of carpal tunnel syndrome that are safe and effective.” Woo-Ming said. “I often recommend temporary immobilization and exercises that focus on strengthening and stretching. My goal for Carpal-Tunnel Surgery. com is to make the public aware that alternative treatments are available, and surgery should only be reserved as the last option”.
Carpal-Tunnel-Surgery. com is the first of a series of easy to understand health-based websites that cater to the consumers. Future plans include a forum, as well as downloadable videos and DVD releae to help the afflicted with carpal tunnel syndrome at home.
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