TY - JOUR
T1 - Carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms are lessened following massage therapy
AU - Field, Tiffany
AU - Diego, Miguel
AU - Cullen, Christy
AU - Hartshorn, Kristin
AU - Gruskin, Alan
AU - Hernandez-Reif, Maria
AU - Sunshine, William
N1 - Funding Information:
We would like to thank the participants of this study and the researchers who assisted with data collection. This research was supported by an NIMH Senior Research Scientist Award (#MH00331) and a grant from Johnson & Johnson to the Touch Research Institutes.
PY - 2004/1
Y1 - 2004/1
N2 - Objective. To determine the effectiveness of massage therapy for relieving the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Methods. Sixteen adults with CTS symptoms were randomized to a 4-week massage therapy or control group. Participants in the massage therapy group were taught a self-massage routine that was done daily at home. They were also massaged once a week by a therapist. The participants' diagnosis was based on a nerve conduction velocity test, the Phalen test, and the Tinel sign test performed by a physician. The participants were also given the state trait anxiety inventory (STAI), the profile of mood states (POMS), a visual analog scale for pain and a test of grip strength. Results. Participants in the massage therapy group improved on median peak latency and grip strength. They also experienced lower levels of perceived pain, anxiety, and depressed mood. Conclusion. The results suggest that symptoms of CTS can be relieved by a daily regimen of massage therapy.
AB - Objective. To determine the effectiveness of massage therapy for relieving the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Methods. Sixteen adults with CTS symptoms were randomized to a 4-week massage therapy or control group. Participants in the massage therapy group were taught a self-massage routine that was done daily at home. They were also massaged once a week by a therapist. The participants' diagnosis was based on a nerve conduction velocity test, the Phalen test, and the Tinel sign test performed by a physician. The participants were also given the state trait anxiety inventory (STAI), the profile of mood states (POMS), a visual analog scale for pain and a test of grip strength. Results. Participants in the massage therapy group improved on median peak latency and grip strength. They also experienced lower levels of perceived pain, anxiety, and depressed mood. Conclusion. The results suggest that symptoms of CTS can be relieved by a daily regimen of massage therapy.
KW - Carpal tunnel syndrome
KW - Grip strength
KW - Massage therapy
KW - Self-massage
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U2 - 10.1016/S1360-8592(03)00064-0
DO - 10.1016/S1360-8592(03)00064-0
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:0346730093
VL - 8
SP - 9
EP - 14
JO - Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
JF - Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
SN - 1360-8592
IS - 1
ER -