Carpal Tunnel Glove.
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Swede-O features the Thermoskin Carpal Tunnel carpal tunnel
n.
The space between the flexor retinaculum of the wrist and the carpal bones, through which the median nerve and the flexor tendons of the fingers and thumb pass. Glove designed to help reduce wrist and hand pain and protect the wrist from movements that can lead to carpal tunnel syndrome carpal tunnel syndrome: see repetitive stress injury.
carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)
Painful condition caused by repetitive stress to the wrist over time. . Available in 6 sizes, it is designed with a comfortable, firm support for weak, injured in·jure
tr.v. in·jured, in·jur·ing, in·jures
1. To cause physical harm to; hurt.
2. To cause damage to; impair.
3. , or aching wrists, and allows full use of the fingers.
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