An interventional study of Routine Physical Therapy and Powerball Exercises in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, sponsored by University of Lahore. Completed at 1 site in Pakistan. Open to participants aged 45 Years to 60 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2023-04-06.
Sponsored by University of Lahore · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
The purpose for doing this study is to determine that whether use of Power Ball in form of resistance training will be effective in increasing grip strength in carpel tunnel syndrome patient and possible benefits of the regime as effective means of rehabilitation for wrist and hand injuries. Moreover for increasing grip strength it can be used as an adjunct for physical therapy treatment.
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Exclusion Criteria:
Routine physical therapy will be given to the participants of group A
Other: Routine Physical Therapy
Powerball exercises with routine physical therapy will be given to the participants of group B
Other: Powerball Exercises
Participants will receive routine physical therapy which includes ultrasound, nerve gliding, tendon mobilization, stretching, mobility and strengthening exercises for the wrist. Each session will last for 30 minutes with 12 sessions on alternate days (3 sessions / week).
Participants will be using the Powerball™ for 5 minutes per hand, 3 times a week along with routine physical therapy exercises.
Pain Intensity
Pain Intensity will be measured by Numeric Rating Scale (NRS)
Time frame: Change in pain will be measured at initial visit, at sixth session and at the twelfth session.
Grip Strength
Grip Strength will be measured by using handheld dynamometry (HHD)
Time frame: Change in grip strength will be measured at initial visit, at sixth session and at the twelfth session.
Functional Disability
Functional disability will be measured by Boston Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Questionnaire (BCTSQ)
Time frame: Change in functional disability will be measured at initial visit, at sixth session and at the twelfth session.
Plan to share: Yes — Immediately after publication
Supporting information: Study protocol
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