Graston Technique and Myofascial Release in De Quervain's Tenosynovitis

Effects of Graston Technique and Myofascial Release in De Quervain's Tenosynovitis

This research compares how well the Graston Technique and Myofascial Release Therapy work to reduce pain and improve flexibility for those struggling with De Quervain's tenosynovitis

This randomized trial compared the Graston Technique against Myofascial Release in 32 patients with De Quervain's tenosynovitis. Participants were randomly split into two groups of 16, with both receiving baseline ultrasound and exercise therapy. Over four weeks (eight sessions total), outcomes were evaluated using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale, the DASH questionnaire, and goniometer measurements to determine the impact on pain and range of motion.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age group of twenty one to fifty years
• individuals having positive test for dequervains tenosynovitis
• pain > 6 weeks

Exclusion Criteria:

• arthritis
• any neurological syndrome of hand
• any pathology of hand skeletal structure
• any surgery
• pregnancy