Comparative Effects of Sensory Re-education and Neural Mobilization in CTS Patients

"Sensory re-education. Splinting: as constant maintained touch with wrist holding in neutral position for 15 minutes.~Topical anesthesia spray on affected area for 10 minutes. Massage: apply massage over sensitive areas with same speed and pressure, then the light pressure with cotton, velvet, terry cloth, polyester and wool over sensitive area for 10 minutes.~PNF using upper extremity (D2) pattern including shoulder extension, adduction, internal rotation, wrist and fingers flexed and wrist ulnar deviated. 10-15 repetitions for 5 minutes.~Strengthening exercises: wrist flexion and extension, supination and pronation, opposition, gripping, ball squeeze and fingers pinching against resistance. 10-15 repetitions of each exercise for 20 minutes.~Kinesio taping: Taping will be applied twice a week for 12 weeks."

"The median nerve is mobilized through wrist flexion and extension with elbow straight and palm facing up.~Wrist flexion and extension with elbow flexed to 90 degrees with palm facing up 10-15 repetitions.~Wrist flexors stretch with extended arm and palm facing down 10-15 repetitions. Straight fist: hold your hand up with fingers straight. Full fist: bend your fingers to form a full fist. Median nerve stretch and wrist extension exercises for 30 minutes. Free the bird exercises, busy bee flexion shape of Z exercises and wall stretch exercise. (10-15 repetitions) for 10 minutes.~Strengthening exercises: wrist flexion and extension, supination and pronation, opposition, gripping, ball squeeze and fingers pinching against resistance. 10-15 repetitions each for 20 minutes.~Kinesio taping: The taping will be applied twice a week for 12 weeks."