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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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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| shock wave therapy | Experimental | 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. |
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| kinesio tape | Experimental | 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. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shock wave Therapy | Device | 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. |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| 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 | 6 weeks |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| 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 | 6 weeks |
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Ghada Ebrahim Elrefaye | Giza | 12613 | Egypt |
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| ID | Term |
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| D002349 | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D020423 | Median Neuropathy |
| D020422 | Mononeuropathies |
| D010523 | Peripheral Nervous System Diseases |
| D009468 | Neuromuscular Diseases |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D000074059 | Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy |
| D055052 | Athletic Tape |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D014464 | Ultrasonic Therapy |
| D003972 | Diathermy |
| D006979 | Hyperthermia, Induced |
| D013812 | Therapeutics |
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Fifty menopausal women with mild to moderate CTS will be selected randomly from outpatient clinic of the physical therapy department of El khazendara general hospital, Shobra to participate in this study,Group A: Represented the study group, it 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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| kinesio tape | Device | kinesio tape application on the affected wrist for 3 days and then one day off and then another 3 days each week for 6weeks. |
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| D009422 | Nervous System Diseases |
| D009408 | Nerve Compression Syndromes |
| D012090 | Cumulative Trauma Disorders |
| D013180 | Sprains and Strains |
| D014947 | Wounds and Injuries |
| D026741 |
| Physical Therapy Modalities |
| D012046 | Rehabilitation |
| D001458 | Bandages |
| D004864 | Equipment and Supplies |
| D009989 | Orthotic Devices |
| D009983 | Orthopedic Equipment |
| D013523 | Surgical Equipment |