The way people do their tasks can put them at more risk for problems of CTS. Some of these risks are listed here:
- force
- posture
- wrist alignment
- repetition
- temperature
- vibration
One of these risks alone may not cause a problem. But doing a task where several factors are present may pose a greater risk. And the longer a person is exposed to one or more risks, the greater the possibility of having a problem with CTS. However, scientists believe that other factors, such as smoking, obesity, and caffeine may actually be more important in whether a person is more likely to end up having CTS.