Saglam 2022 | CTS| RSW
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Sağlam G, Çetinkaya Alişar D, Özen S. Physical therapy versus radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome: A randomized-controlled study. Turk J Phys Med Rehabil. 2022 Mar 1;68(1):126-135.
Prospective Randomised Controlled Trial 125 wrists of 95 patients were included. 3 groups 1.Night splint + home exercise 2.Night splint + home exercise + RSW (4 bar, 5Hz, 2000 pulses) 3.Night splint + home exercise + conventional PT Results • Signif. improvement of pain, CTS symptoms and sensory nerve conduction velocity in all groups • Group 2 and 3 were signif. better than group 1 • Group 2 was signif. better than group 3
Key message: RSW treatment yields superior treatment effects compared to conventional PT
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