Comparison of low power laser and kinesio taping for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome: A prospective randomized study

AKGÖL G., Elbasti M. S., GÜLKESEN A., Alkan G., KAYA A., ULUSOY H.

JOURNAL OF BACK AND MUSCULOSKELETAL REHABILITATION, vol.34, no.4, pp.545-553, 2021 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 34 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Doi Number: 10.3233/bmr-200179
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF BACK AND MUSCULOSKELETAL REHABILITATION
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, SportDiscus
  • Page Numbers: pp.545-553
  • Keywords: Carpal tunnel syndrome, kinesio taping, laser therapy, low power laser, LOW-LEVEL LASER, THERAPY, QUESTIONNAIRE, IRRADIATION, SYMPTOMS, BLIND
  • Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Although carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common neuromuscular disorder, studies on its conservative treatment are inadequate and contradictory.