A randomized sham-controlled trial of a neurodynamic technique in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome.

ABSTRACT:

Study design

Randomized, controlled trial.

Objectives

To assess the believability of a novel sham intervention for a neurodynamic technique (NDT) in participants with signs and symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Additionally, we wished to assess a potential mechanism of NDT (hypoalgesia) and to compare outcomes related to clinical pain and upper extremity disability between NDT and a sham intervention.

Background

Preliminary evidence suggests that NDT is effective in the treatment of CTS. A sham-controlled study is lacking from the literature and could provide insight to the efficacy of NDT, as well as the corresponding mechanisms.

Methods

Participants with signs and symptoms consistent with CTS provided baseline measures of expectation, clinical pain in

SUBMITTER: Bialosky JE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2864088 | biostudies-literature | 2009 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature