TY  - JOUR
TI  - Kinesiotaping as an alternative treatment method for carpal tunnel syndrome
AB  - Background/aim: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common entrapment neuropathy. Conservative treatment choices are not always satisfactory. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of kinesiotaping (KT) on pain level, grip strength, and functional status compared with that of placebo KT and orthotic device (OD) in patients with CTS. Materials and methods: In this randomized, placebo-controlled study, participants were allocated into one of three groups: an experimental KT group (Group 1), a placebo KT group (Group 2), and an OD group (Group 3). Visual analogue scale (VAS) and Douleur Neuropathique 4 (DN4) scores, dynamometric grip strength measures, and the Boston CTS questionnaire (BQ) were the outcome measures. Results: All groups significantly improved in terms of VAS scores (P < 0.05), DN4 scores (P < 0.05), and BQ scores (P < 0.05). Grip strength improved in Group 3 (P = 0.001). There was a significant difference among the groups with respect to BQ scores (P < 0.05). Conclusion: KT application for the treatment of CTS should be an alternative treatment choice.
AU  - akpinar, pinar
AU  - BOZKURT ALP, Selin
AU  - Aktas, Ilknur
AU  - GELER KÜLCÜ, Duygu
AU  - BURSALI, Canan
AU  - ÜNLÜ ÖZKAN, Feyza
PY  - 2016
JO  - Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
VL  - 46
IS  - 4
SN  - 1300-0144
SP  - 1042
EP  - 1049
DB  - TRDizin
UR  - http://search/yayin/detay/249171
ER  -