Comparison of a targeted and general massage protocol on strength, function, and symptoms associated with carpal tunnel syndrome: A randomized pilot study

Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine

Volumn 14, Issue 3, 2008, Pages 259-267

  Moraska, Albert ^a,b   Chandler, Clint ^b   Edmiston Schaetzel, Amanda ^b   Franklin, Gaye ^b   Calenda, Elaine L ^b   Enebo, Brian ^c  

^a UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO   (United States)

^b Boulder College of Massage Therapy   (United States)

^c UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO HOSPITAL   (United States)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

ADULT; AGED; ARTICLE; CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME; CLINICAL ARTICLE; CLINICAL TRIAL; CONTROLLED CLINICAL TRIAL; CONTROLLED STUDY; DISEASE ASSOCIATION; DYNAMOMETER; FEMALE; FOLLOW UP; HAND GRIP; HUMAN; MALE; MASSAGE; OUTCOME ASSESSMENT; PINCH STRENGTH; PRIORITY JOURNAL; RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL; SINGLE BLIND PROCEDURE;

ADULT; CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME; FEMALE; HAND; HAND STRENGTH; HUMANS; MALE; MASSAGE; MIDDLE AGED; PAIN MEASUREMENT; PILOT PROJECTS; PINCH STRENGTH; RANGE OF MOTION, ARTICULAR; TREATMENT OUTCOME;

EID: 42049097904     PISSN: 10755535     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1089/acm.2007.0647     Document Type: Article

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