Effectiveness of Carpal Ligament Self-Myofascial Stretching Over Conventional Physical Therapy on Reducing Pain and Improving Function in Patients With Stage I and II Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Effectiveness of Carpal Ligament Self-Myofascial Stretching Over Conventional Physical Therapy on Reducing Pain and Improving Function in Patients With Stage I and II Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Background/Objectives: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), a median mononeuropathy from nerve compression in the wrist's carpal tunnel, will be studied to compare self-myofascial carpal ligament stretching plus conventional physical therapy versus physical therapy alone for pain reduction and function improvement in stage I/II CTS patients.
Methods: Thirty-six eligible stage I/II CTS patients will be randomized (18/group). The experimental group will receive self-myofascial stretching + conventional therapy; controls will get conventional therapy only. Treatment will last 6 weeks; outcomes will be assessed via Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire and Visual Analogue Scale.
Inclusion Criteria:
Diagnosed CTS, stage I/II (EMG-confirmed).
Age 30-60 years.
Both genders.
Dominant hand (unilateral/bilateral).
English literate.
Exclusion Criteria:
Polyneuropathy.
Adaptive equipment use.
Shoulder pathologies.
Other neurological/musculoskeletal conditions.
Recent carpal tunnel release (<1 year).