Kinesiotaping as an alternative treatment method for carpal tunnel syndrome

Duygu Geler KÜLCÜ; Canan BURSALI; İlknur AKTAŞ; Selin Bozkurt ALP; Feyza Ünlü ÖZKAN; Pinar AKPINAR

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Kinesiotaping as an alternative treatment method for carpal tunnel syndrome

Authors:

Duygu Geler KÜLCÜ | Canan BURSALI | İlknur AKTAŞ | Selin Bozkurt ALP | Feyza Ünlü ÖZKAN | Pinar AKPINAR

Publisher:

TUBITAK

Journal:

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences 2016 Vol.46 Issue 4, pp.1042-1049

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

7/2016

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2000751927

Frequency:

Bimonthly

eISSN:

1303-6165

pISSN:

1300-0144

Abstract:

 

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.

Article Details

Kinesiotaping as an alternative treatment method for carpal tunnel syndrome

Authors: Duygu Geler KÜLCÜ | Canan BURSALI | İlknur AKTAŞ | Selin Bozkurt ALP | Feyza Ünlü ÖZKAN | Pinar AKPINAR

Publisher: TUBITAK

Journal: Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences 2016 Vol.46 Issue 4, pp.1042-1049

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 7/2016

Document Language: Turkish

Document ID (Org No.): 2000751927

Frequency: Bimonthly

eISSN: 1303-6165

pISSN: 1300-0144

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Authors:

Duygu Geler KÜLCÜ | Canan BURSALI | İlknur AKTAŞ | Selin Bozkurt ALP | Feyza Ünlü ÖZKAN | Pinar AKPINAR

Publisher:

TUBITAK

Journal:

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences 2016 Vol.46 Issue 4, pp.1042-1049

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

7/2016

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2000751927

Frequency:

Bimonthly

eISSN:

1303-6165

pISSN:

1300-0144