Ultrasonographic and clinical evaluation of additional contribution of kinesiotaping to  tendon and nerve gliding exercises in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome

Pınar YILDIRIM; Banu DİLEK; Ebru ŞAHİN; Selmin GÜLBAHAR; Ramazan KIZIL

Makale detayları

Ultrasonographic and clinical evaluation of additional contribution of kinesiotaping to tendon and nerve gliding exercises in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome

Yazarlar:

Pınar YILDIRIM | Banu DİLEK | Ebru ŞAHİN | Selmin GÜLBAHAR | Ramazan KIZIL

Yayıncı:

TUBITAK

Ana Başlıklar:

Sağlık teşvikleri

Dergi:

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences 2018 Vol.48 Issue 5, pp.925-932

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

10/2018

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2000750538

Sıklık:

İki Aylık

eISSN:

1303-6165

pISSN:

1300-0144

Özet:

 


 
                         Background and aim: This study aims to ultrasonographically and clinically evaluate the additive contribution of kinesiotaping to
tendon and nerve gliding exercises in the treatment of mild or moderate carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS).
Materials and methods: Thirty-eight wrists of patients (n = 21) with CTS were randomized into two groups as the intervention group
(n = 19) and the control group (n = 19). Tendon and nerve gliding exercises were given to both groups. In the intervention group,
additional kinesiotaping was performed three times with 5-day intervals. Functional assessments were performed with the Boston
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Questionnaire and the Moberg pick-up test. Hand grip and pinch strength were evaluated. Cross-section area
(CSA) of the median nerve was measured by ultrasonography. All assessments were performed at baseline and at 3 and 6 weeks after
treatment.
Results: In the intervention group, there was a significant improvement in all clinical assessments and in the CSA of the median nerve
at the level of proximal carpal bones. In the control group, a significant improvement was detected in all clinical parameters except grip
strength and ultrasonographic measurements. There was no significant difference in the clinical and ultrasonographic findings between
the groups at 6 weeks.
Conclusion: Kinesiotaping may provide a positive contribution to ultrasonographic and clinical outcomes in the treatment of mild or
moderate CTS in the short term.
                    

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Makale detayları

Ultrasonographic and clinical evaluation of additional contribution of kinesiotaping to tendon and nerve gliding exercises in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome

Yazarlar: Pınar YILDIRIM | Banu DİLEK | Ebru ŞAHİN | Selmin GÜLBAHAR | Ramazan KIZIL

Yayıncı: TUBITAK

Ana Başlıklar: Sağlık teşvikleri

Dergi: Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences 2018 Vol.48 Issue 5, pp.925-932

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 10/2018

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2000750538

Sıklık: İki Aylık

eISSN: 1303-6165

pISSN: 1300-0144

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Pınar YILDIRIM | Banu DİLEK | Ebru ŞAHİN | Selmin GÜLBAHAR | Ramazan KIZIL

Yayıncı:

TUBITAK

Ana Başlıklar:

Sağlık teşvikleri

Dergi:

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences 2018 Vol.48 Issue 5, pp.925-932

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

10/2018

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2000750538

Sıklık:

İki Aylık

eISSN:

1303-6165

pISSN:

1300-0144