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Effect of Blood Flow Restriction on Pain Perception, Grip Strength and Nerve Conductivity in CTS Patients.

Effect of Blood Flow Restriction on Pain Perception, Grip Strength and Nerve Conductivity in Patients With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

About This Trial

The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate the effect of blood flow restriction (BFR) on pain perception, grip strength and nerve conductivity in patients suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). The main question it aims to answer is: Does performing blood flow restriction training decrease pain, improve grip strength and does not alter nerve conduction velocity in patients with (CTS)? The participants will be divided into two groups to be compared: Patients in the control group will receive the conventional physical therapy program only. In contrast, participants in the experimental group will receive blood flow restriction (BFR) training in addition to a conventional physical therapy program (which includes an orthotic device, tendon, and nerve-gliding exercises).

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: 1. patients diagnosed by a physician according to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeon with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). 2. age:30-55 years old. 3. females. 4. positive clinical provocative tests for CTS (Tinel test and Phalen test). 5. subjects with a history of paresthesia, numbness, or pain in the median nerve distribution, night waking, and nocturnal pain. Who Should NOT Join This Trial: 1. subjects who had carpal tunnel release surgery. 2. subjects with cervical disc prolapse. 3. subjects with cervical spondylosis. 4. subjects with thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS). 5. subjects with diabetes. 6. subjects with gestational diabetes. 7. subjects with cardiovascular disorders. 8. subjects with hypertension. 9. pregnant women. Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. patients diagnosed by a physician according to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeon with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). 2. age:30-55 years old. 3. females. 4. positive clinical provocative tests for CTS (Tinel test and Phalen test). 5. subjects with a history of paresthesia, numbness, or pain in the median nerve distribution, night waking, and nocturnal pain. Exclusion Criteria: 1. subjects who had carpal tunnel release surgery. 2. subjects with cervical disc prolapse. 3. subjects with cervical spondylosis. 4. subjects with thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS). 5. subjects with diabetes. 6. subjects with gestational diabetes. 7. subjects with cardiovascular disorders. 8. subjects with hypertension. 9. pregnant women.

Treatments Being Tested

OTHER

Blood Flow Restriction training

BFR training done 3 sessions per week, each session includes low intensity of 20% to 30% of 1RM, 3 sets of 15 to 30 reps with a 30sec resting period done for 6 weeks.Moreover, nerve and tendon-gliding exercises consists of 10 reps with a 5-second hold, 3-5 times done daily for 5 weeks.

Locations (1)

Ahmed ElMelhat [aelmelhat]

Cairo, Egypt