The effectiveness of mobilization with movement on patients with mild and moderate carpal tunnel syndrome: A single-blinded, randomized controlled study

CTS is the most common entrapment neuropathy of the upper extremity, affecting approximately 3% of the general population.1 Pain and tenderness over the palmar side of the hand, numbness and tingling in the distribution of the median nerve and nocturnal complaints are the main characteristics.2 The condition relates to a history of excessive and repetitive stress that has strained the intrinsic muscles of the hand.3 Risk factors include pregnancy, being female, advanced age, obesity, acute trauma, and repetitive wrist work, among others.
Source: Journal of Hand Therapy - Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Source Type: research