1. The relationship of pain on the upper extremity functions and quality of life in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome.
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Tanrıverdi M, Hoşbay Z, and Candan Algun Z
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- Activities of Daily Living, Adult, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome complications, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome physiopathology, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome psychology, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Pain etiology, Physical Therapists, Surveys and Questionnaires, Upper Extremity physiopathology, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome therapy, Pain Management, Physical Therapy Modalities, Quality of Life, Recovery of Function
- Abstract
Background and Objectives: The aim of study was researching the relationship of pain in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome on Quality of Life (QoL) and upper limb functionality., Methods: Demographical and physical measurements were performed by a physiotherapist. Pain levels were measured by Visuel Analog Scale at rest, on motion and in fatique, and the patients' results were recorded. Functionality levels were evaluated by 'Boston Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Questionnaire' and QoL by 'Short Form 12' (SF-12). Patients had 10 sessions of the physiotherapy and rehabilitation program. Assessments were repeated 1 month later., Results: The mean age 49.97 ± 11.15 years of 28 patients were included. While pre- and post-treatment between pain and functionality evaluation found a significant relationship (p< 0.05); there was no significant relationship in QoL (SF-12 p> 0.05)., Conclusions: As a result while we found statistical differences between pain and symptomatic status; there were no statistical differences between functionality, daily living activities and QoL. Appropriate rehabilitation programs should be taken into consideration to help patients obtain functionality, daily living activities and QoL.
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- 2019
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