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Physiotherapy + Acupuncture for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
September 2023
Physiotherapy + Acupuncture for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Effectiveness of physiotherapy plus acupuncture compared with physiotherapy alone on pain, disability and grip strength in people with carpal tunnel syndrome: A randomized clinical trial.
J Bodyw Mov Ther . 2023 Jul;35:378-384.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Forty patients with carpal tunnel syndrome were randomized to receive either physiotherapy plus acupuncture (n=20) or physiotherapy alone (n=20). Outcomes of interest included pain on a Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Boston Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (BCTS), Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (QuickDASH), and grip strength. VAS pain scores and QuickDASH scores post-treatment were significan...
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