​These days, there’s a lot of discussion and investigation surrounding proper running form, and more people than ever are trying to fix their form in the hopes of preventing injuries and increasing time and distance. There are a number of schools of thought, such as Minimalism and Chi Running, each of which has its converts. BUT… how do you know if your form needs fixing? 

Hand and finger pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness taking the fun out of your function? You may be suffering from a common condition known as carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS).
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CTS is the most common upper extremity nerve compression syndrome, occurring in a percent of the population, with 7.2% primarily related to occupational work-related injuries and repetitive type upper arm, hand and finger motions.

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Hand pain and conditions.
​The following is an overview of overuse and repetitive strain injuries, often grouped as Cumulative Trauma Disorders, of the forearm wrist and hand.

​TCTD Injuries to the muscle, nerve, tendon and ligaments that occur from work and overwork are very common. The majority of these injuries are not the result of an accident or mishap but develop gradually, as a result of repeated activity and overuse. In most cases the onset is slow and often innocuous in nature, and we ignore the symptoms until they become more chronic and permanent in nature.