Multiple Choice
Prevention of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) can be accomplished by:
A) warming the muscles and joints of hands by slowly opening and closing hands.
B) frequently resting the hands.
C) holding one arm out in front of body with hand extended, then pulling back gently with fingers of other hand.
D) all of the above.
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