Efficacy of Laser Acupuncture on Neurophysiological Parameters of Median Nerve in Postpartum Women (CTSLA)
Neurophysiologic Abnormality
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Neurophysiologic Abnormality
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Their BMI will be range from 25 to 30 Kg/m2. The electrophysiological evidence of mild or moderate median nerve lesion at wrist (mild: sensory nerve latency >3.5 ms at third digit, moderate: sensory nerve latency >3.5 ms at third digit and median motor latency>4.2 ms) Positive phalen's test. Positive tinel's test. Carpal tunnel of dominant hand could be participated. Exclusion Criteria: History of brachial plexopathy or malignancy. Radial, ulnar neuropathy, proximal median neuropathy or polyneuropathy. Previous wrist surgery or steroid injection for carpal tunnel syndrome. History of trauma, fracture, deformity or inflammation in the wrist, such as rheumatoid arthritis. Coagulation abnormalities, pregnancy, fever and infections. Skin disease and skin cancer. Spots, birthmarks or tattoos over the work points. 8- Pacemaker and implementable medical devices.
Sites / Locations
- Out clinic, Faculty of physical therapyRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
laser acupuncture
control group
Each patient in this group will receive laser acupuncture based on the recommended LLLT treatment doses for CTS of the World Association of Laser Therapy.
Each patient in this group will wear night splint every night for 4 weeks