Study Design Systematic review with meta-analysis. Objectives To determine the efficacy of
neural mobilization (NM) for musculoskeletal conditions with a neuropathic component …

Aim of the study Systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the effectiveness of manual
therapy in improving carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) symptoms, physical function, and nerve …

Manual therapy interventions are popular among individual health care providers and their
patients; however, systematic reviews do not strongly support their effectiveness. Small …

Huisstede BM, Hoogvliet P, Randsdorp MS, Glerum S, van Middelkoop M, Koes BW. Carpal
tunnel syndrome. Part I: effectiveness of nonsurgical treatments–a systematic review …

Sham interventions in randomized clinical trials (RCTs) of physical, psychological, and self-
management (PPS) therapies for pain are highly variable in design and believed to …

Objective The objective of this study was to review the literature regarding the effectiveness
of neural gliding exercises for the management of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Methods A …

Spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) is effective for some individuals experiencing low back
pain; however, the mechanisms are not established regarding the role of placebo. SMT is …

Background Non‐surgical treatment, including exercises and mobilisation, has been offered
to people experiencing mild to moderate symptoms arising from carpal tunnel syndrome …

Objective The purpose of this randomized trial was to compare the efficacy of manual
therapy, including the use of neurodynamic techniques, with electrophysical modalities on …

Objective To review scientific literature studying the effectiveness of physical therapy and
electrophysical modalities for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Data Sources The Cochrane …