Complex approach to treatment of the carpal tunnel syndrome, with the use of methods of manual therapy

V. A. Yevdokymov; O. V. Romaliyskaya

doi:10.31636/pmjua.v3i1.84

Authors

V. A. Yevdokymov University Clinic ZSMU
O. V. Romaliyskaya University Clinic ZSMU

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31636/pmjua.v3i1.84

Keywords:

manual therapy, carpal tunnel syndrome

Abstract

42 people with diagnosed carpal tunnel syndrome were examined. It was found that in the complex treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome, along with standard therapy in the form of preparations of alpha-lipoic acid and pentoxyfylline, there are effective mobilization and traction techniques of the wrist, elbow joint, as well as post-isometric relaxation of m. deltoideus, m. infraspinatus, m. supraspinatus, m. minor and major teres, m. subscapularis, m. pectoralis minor.

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