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The aim of this study is to find out the influence of mechanical interface mobilization technique which consists of 5 different steps, in management of carpal tunnel syndrome and how this technique effects pain and functional status in individuals who has carpal tunnel syndrome.
The median nerve gets entrapped in the wrist, causing carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), the most prevalent peripheral neuropathy in the upper limb. A number of clinical findings, such as sensory issues with the first three digits of the hand sensory distribution of the median nerve, a positive Phalen test, weakness and atrophy of the thenar muscle, and electrophysiological findings (prolonged motor and sensory distal latencies of the median nerve) are used to diagnose CTS . The most frequent occupational risk factors for CTS are repetitive wrist and finger motions or holding uncomfortable wrist positions for extended periods of time. Tenosynovitis of the finger flexors, a thicker transverse carpal ligament, a fracture or dislocation of the distal radius or lunate, rheumatoid arthritis, lipoma, diabetes, and hyperthyroidism are other non-occupational causes . A combination of techniques has been used in the studies of Seradge H. et al and Sucher Benjamin M. Et al which included mechanical interface and neuro-dynamics, but the isolated effects of each method is yet to be determined by further studies as their combined effects are more focused on in the current literature. And that leads to an unclear decision about, which group of manual therapy techniques has better effects on individuals suffering from CTS .
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Mechanical Interface Mobilisation Technique | Experimental | In the mechanical interface group, five techniques, including; wrist distraction (3 sets for 3 minutes), rhythmic and gentle stretching of the transverse carpal ligaments, release of palmar hand fascia, gliding of the finger flexor tendons (using oscillatory flexion-extension movement of metacarpophalangeal joint), and release of the upper forearm muscle and fascia will be applied. To release the upper forearm muscle as demonstrated for pronator teres muscle in, the therapist applied a firm pressure on the origin of the muscle by one thumb and concurrently moved the forearm into extension and supination (17). |
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| Exercise Therapy | Active Comparator | Participants in this group will perform myofascial stretching of the carpal ligament, 3 days per week for four weeks along with isometric exercises at wrist joint as demonstrated by the physiotherapist. The participants will be instructed to perform gentle, pain-free isometrics of the wrist and hand musculature (25). Exercise would be performed with 5-10-second hold, with 10 repetitions (26). |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Interface Mobilisation Technique | Other | In the mechanical interface group, five techniques, including; wrist distraction (3 sets for 3 minutes), rhythmic and gentle stretching of the transverse carpal ligaments, release of palmar hand fascia, gliding of the finger flexor tendons (using oscillatory flexion-extension movement of metacarpophalangeal joint), and release of the upper forearm muscle and fascia will be applied. To release the upper forearm muscle as demonstrated for pronator teres muscle in, the therapist applied a firm pressure on the origin of the muscle by one thumb and concurrently moved the forearm into extension and supination (17). |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Visual analogue scale (VAS) | The VAS consists of a line, often 10 cm long, with verbal anchors at each end of the line, similar to a Numeric Rating Scale (i.e, no pain on the far left and severe pain on the far right). The patient places a mark at a point on the line corresponding to the patient's rating of pain intensity. | 4 week (will be measured at the end of every week)] |
| Symptom Severity Scale | Symptom Severity Scale (SSS) (24) The SSS consists of 11 items related to six domains said to be critical for the evaluation of CTS. Each item is rated by the patient on a 1-5 (most severe) Likert scale, with higher ratings indicating more pain and disability. | 1st week(pre) and 4th week(post)] |
| Hand functional status scale | Hand functional status scale (FSS) (24) The FSS consists of eight-items related to a variety of activities commonly performed by a diverse of patients. Each item is rated by the patient on a 1-5 (most severe) Likert scale, with higher ratings indicating more pain and disability. | 1st week(pre) and 4th week(post)] |
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Ramsha Tariq, MsOMPT | Riphah International University | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Dhqh Campus 2 Khushab | Khushāb | Punjab Province | 41000 | Pakistan |
| PubMed Identifier | Type | Citation | Retractions |
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| ID | Term |
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| D002349 | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome |
| ID | Term |
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| D020423 | Median Neuropathy |
| D020422 | Mononeuropathies |
| D010523 | Peripheral Nervous System Diseases |
| D009468 | Neuromuscular Diseases |
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| ID | Term |
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| D005081 | Exercise Therapy |
| ID | Term |
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| D012046 | Rehabilitation |
| D000359 | Aftercare |
| D003266 | Continuity of Patient Care |
| D005791 | Patient Care |
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Participants were randomly assigned to the experimental group or control group. Participants were not notified which group was assigned to
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The researchers who evaluated the participants were not informed of how the participants were grouped. Participants were informed that they would receive one of two different interventions without indicating which group should undergo mechanical interface mobilization technique or exercise therapy program.
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| Exercise Therapy | Other | Participants in this group will perform myofascial stretching of the carpal ligament, 3 days per week for four weeks along with isometric exercises at wrist joint as demonstrated by the physiotherapist. The participants will be instructed to perform gentle, pain-free isometrics of the wrist and hand musculature (25). Exercise would be performed with 5-10-second hold, with 10 repetitions (26). |
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| D009408 | Nerve Compression Syndromes |
| D012090 | Cumulative Trauma Disorders |
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