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Phonophoresis + Low-Level Laser Therapy + Exercise for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

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October 2024

Phonophoresis + Low-Level Laser Therapy + Exercise for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Vol: 306| Issue: 10| Number:12| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1

Additional contribution of phonophoresis and low-level laser therapy to exercise in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome: A clinical, electrophysiological, and ultrasonographic evaluation.

Agri . 2024 Jan;36(1):29-37.

Contributing Authors:
N Karaman Z Unlu D Selcuki L Cerrahoglu

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Synopsis

Forty-five patients with moderate carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) were randomized to receive either phonophoresis with exercise (n=15), LLLT with exercise (n=15), or exercise alone (n=15). The primary outcome of interest was the improvement in clinical parameters including the Boston Functional Status Scale (BFSS) and Boston Symptom Severity Scale (BSSS). Secondary outcomes included pain reduction at...

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