Effect of Chuna Therapy for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Cohort Study
Journal · BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2024)
Original authors · Han KW, Shin BC, Chung WS, et al.
DOI · 10.1186/s12906-2024-04567
Summary
One hundred forty-two carpal tunnel syndrome patients were divided into Chuna therapy plus acupuncture and acupuncture alone groups, and followed for 8 weeks. The Chuna therapy combination group showed significantly more improvements in symptom severity, functional status, and nerve conduction velocity.
Key figures
Symptom improvement rate
87%
Participants
142 patients
Conclusion
Combination of Chuna therapy and acupuncture enhances treatment effects of carpal tunnel syndrome.
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