Effect of Neural Mobilization on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Effect of Neural Mobilization on Selective Sonographic Parameters and Functional Outcome in Patients With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

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Official Title: Effect of Neural Mobilization on Selective Sonographic Parameters and Functional Outcome in Patients With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Brief Summary: The study group (G1) consisted of 15 patients treated by neural mobilization techniques targeting the median nerve, in addition to a selected physical therapy program including transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), therapeutic ultrasound, and strengthening exercises for the wrist and hand muscles. The control group (G2) consisted of 15 patients treated only by the same selected physical therapy program as in G1, without neural mobilization.

All outcome variables (median nerve cross-sectional area, flattening ratio, and flexor retinaculum bowing measured by diagnostic ultrasound; hand grip strength measured by handheld dynamometer; and symptom severity and functional status measured by the Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire) were assessed pre-treatment and after 6 weeks of intervention, for comparison within and between groups.

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Who can join this study and the criteria used to decide.

Ages Eligible for Study: Adult (18-64)
Sexes Eligible for Study: Female
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No
Eligibility Criteria: Inclusion Criteria:

Female patients diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) confirmed by electrophysiological nerve conduction study Age range: 45-55years Unilateral or bilateral CTS (mild to moderate severity) Symptom duration of at least 3 months (chronic cases) No previous surgical intervention for CTS Willing to participate and sign informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

Severe CTS requiring surgical intervention Previous wrist surgery or fracture history Cervical radiculopathy or thoracic outlet syndrome (double crush syndrome)

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No central contacts

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Physical Therapy Cairo University

Cairo, Other (Non US) 12511, Egypt

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