An interventional study of Shock wave Therapy and kinesio tape in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, sponsored by Cairo University. Completed at 1 site in Egypt. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2022-06-07.
Sponsored by Cairo University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
This study would be conducted to answer the following question: was there any difference between the effects of Shock wave versus Kinesio Tape in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome for post-menopausal women.
Fifty menopausal women with mild to moderate CTS were selected randomly from outpatient clinic of the physical therapy department of El khazendara general hospital, Age was ranged from 45 - 55 years old.
Group A, consisted of 25 patients who received a program of 6 session of Shock wave Therapy on the affected wrist,5 minute per session. Group B Represented the control group, it consisted of 25 patients who received a program of kinesio tape application on the affected wrist for 3 days.
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received a program of 6 session of Shock wave Therapy on the affected wrist,5 minute per session, and a frequency of 5 Hz., 1 sessions per week for 6 weeks.
Device: Shock wave Therapy · Device: kinesio tape
kinesio tape application on the affected wrist for 3 days and then one day off and then another 3 days each week for 6 weeks.
Device: Shock wave Therapy · Device: kinesio tape
a program of 6 session of Shock wave Therapy on the affected wrist,5 minute per session and a frequency of 5 Hz., 1 sessions per week for 6 weeks.
kinesio tape application on the affected wrist for 3 days and then one day off and then another 3 days each week for 6weeks.
Computerized electromyography
2 channel version with EMG/NCV/EP system, It was used to measure median motor distal latency (MMDL) before treatment and after 6 weeks of treatment for all patients
Time frame: 6 weeks
Boston carpal tunnel questionnaire
The overall score for the functional-status scale was the mean of the ratings on the 8 daily activities. In this study BCTQ was translated and filled by the therapist
Time frame: 6 weeks
Plan to share: No
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