Treatment in individuals with carpal tunnel syndrome Musculoskeletal Diseases
Conditions
Interventions
This study contained kinesio taping group and the control group.
For kinesio taping group, in addition to the conventional physical therapy, the kinesio tape (SKT-X-050, JAPAN, 50mm×4.6m) was applied
Sponsors
Kaohsiung Medical University
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Aged 18 - 65 years 2. Diagnosed with mild to moderate CTS by a physician 3. CTS symptoms persisted for at least 3 months
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Severe CTS diagnosed by a physician and atrophy of the palm muscles 2. Steroids injection on the wrist in the past 1 year 3. Skin status was not suitable for kinesio tape, such as psoriasis, or was currently allergic, inflammation or has open wounds 4. History of surgery on the wrist
Design outcomes
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Nerve conduction velocity, motor and sensory latency, motor amplitude measured using electroneurography at baseline and 6 weeks | — |
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Measured at baseline and 6-weeks: 1. Pain intensity measured using Visual Analogue Scale 2. Hand grip strength measured using HAND Dynamometer 3. Severity and the disability levels of hand measured using Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire | — |
Countries
Taiwan
Outcome results
None listed