Journal article
Massage therapy as an effective treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome
Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, Vol.17(3), pp.332-338
2013
Abstract
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common peripheral entrapment that causes neuralgia in the median nerve distribution of the hand. The primary aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of massage therapy as a treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome. Within this process, the locations of trigger-points that refer neuropathy to the hand were identified. The creation of massage pressure tables provides a means of treatment reproducibility. Twenty-one participants received 30 min of massage, twice a week, for six weeks. Carpal tunnel questionnaires, the Phalen, Tinel, and two-point discrimination tests provided outcome assessment. The results demonstrated significant (p < 0.001) change in symptom severity and functional status from two weeks. Based on this study, the combination of massage and trigger-point therapy is a viable treatment option for carpal tunnel syndrome and offers a new treatment approach.
Details
- Title
- Massage therapy as an effective treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome
- Authors
- Rex Elliott (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and EngineeringBrendan J Burkett (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
- Publication details
- Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, Vol.17(3), pp.332-338
- Publisher
- Churchill Livingstone
- Date published
- 2013
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.jbmt.2012.12.003
- ISSN
- 1360-8592
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health - Sports & Exercise Science
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450013202621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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