Which injury is caused by repetitive movements that affect the wrist? tennis elbow carpal tunnel syndrome dorsiflexion overextension Which injury is caused by repetitive movements that affect the wrist? O tennis elbow O carpal tunnel syndrome Odorsiflexion overextension
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- Tennis elbow is an injury that affects the tendons on the outside of the elbow, not the wrist. - Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition that affects the wrist due to compression of the median nerve. - Dorsiflexion is a movement of the foot, not an injury related Show more…
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