Effects of median nerve mobilization exercise as a treatment in relieving pain, increasing ROM and improving activities of daily living of a patient diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome in two weeks : a case study
Date of Completion
2014
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
Keywords
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Activities of Daily Living, Exercise
Abstract
The research method used was a case study that determined the effects of median nerve mobilization exercise in relieving pain, increasing ROM and improving ADL’s of a patient diagnosed with bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome. This study was implemented at De La Salle University Medical Center Department of Rehabilitation Medicine Musculoskeletal Clinic with the supervision of the in charge clinical supervisor and PT. The sampling method used is purposive sampling and there is no blinding of the study. The respondent was a patient medically diagnosed to have carpal tunnel syndrome four (4) months prior to treatment and have met the criteria set by researchers (pain scale of 2/10-8/10, currently undergoing PT treatment sessions, does not have extreme functional limitation). The data was analyzed using VAS and ADL assessment (MHOQ) to determine the difference of scores. The results indicated that the patient has improved in terms of increased range of motion, relieved pain and more abled in performing activities of daily living.
APA Citation
Apuyan, H. A., Arago, A. C., Arambulo, J. O., Arzaga, K. N., Binondo, A. B., & Lazo, S. A. (2014). Effects of median nerve mobilization exercise as a treatment in relieving pain, increasing ROM and improving activities of daily living of a patient diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome in two weeks : a case study. [Bachelor's thesis, De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute]. GreenPrints. https://greenprints.dlshsi.edu.ph/bspt/53