The Effectiveness of Stretching and Orthoses in Individuals With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Participants in this group will be provided with prefabricated wrist orthoses to wear during the day and at night to provide support and immobilization to the wrist. Participants will be instructed to wear the orthoses as directed by their healthcare provider.

Participants in this group will receive supervised general and lumbrical muscle stretching exercises for 10 minutes, three times per week, for 8 weeks. The stretching exercises will be performed under the supervision of a trained therapist and will include a series of exercises designed to stretch the muscles in the hands, wrists, and forearms. In addition, participants will be provided with prefabricated wrist orthoses to wear during the day and at night to provide support and immobilization to the wrist.

Participants in this group will receive placebo treatment consisting of gentle wrist and hand movements. The movements will be performed under the supervision of a trained therapist and will consist of gentle range of motion exercises designed to mobilize the joints in the hands and wrists. Participants will not be provided with any orthoses to wear during the study.