Dry needling is used for myofascial release. However, its effectiveness in carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is not well known. It is thought that dry needling may also be an effective treatment for CTS by providing relaxation in the fascial tissue. Therefore, this study will examine the effects of dry needling treatment on pain, function, range of motion, proprioception and disability in patients with CTS.
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Pain severity
Timeframe: Baseline and 3 weeks post-intervention
Wrist range of motion
Timeframe: Baseline and 3 weeks post-intervention
Position sense
Timeframe: Baseline and 3 weeks post-intervention
Severity of symptoms
Timeframe: Baseline and 3 weeks post-intervention
Hands activity level
Timeframe: Baseline and 3 weeks post-intervention
Nerve cross-sectional area
Timeframe: Baseline and 3 weeks post-intervention