Effects of High Intensity Laser on Mechanical and Physiological Findings in Pregnant Women With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Effects of High Intensity Laser on Mechanical and Physiological Findings in Pregnant Women With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial

This study will propose a novel approach to treat pregnant women with mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) using the recently introduced High intensity laser therapy with its deep penetration and high-power characteristics. It's hopeful that the results of this study can fill the gap of knowledge surrounding the conservative treatment options for CTS in order to help patients restore their nerve function properly and promote new ways of addressing CTS.

Inclusion Criteria:

(1) Pregnant women with mild to moderate CTS diagnosed by a physician according to the American Association of Electrodiagnostic recent guidelines [18] (2) The age ranged between 20 to 40 years (3) Had positive clinical provocative tests for the CTS (Tinel test and Phalen test) and (5) Had a history of pain, paresthesia or numbness in the median nerve distribution, nocturnal pain, and night waking

Exclusion Criteria:

Patients were excluded from the study if they had cervical disc prolapse, cervical spondylosis, thoracic outlet syndrome, diabetes, gestational diabetes, cardiovascular disorders and hypertension. Patients who had carpal tunnel release surgery and patients who were diagnosed with CTS before pregnancy were also excluded from the study.