Comparative efficacy of conservative medical and chiropractic treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome: a randomized clinical trail.

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Published in J Manipulative Physiol Ther on June 01, 1998

Authors

P T Davis1, J R Hulbert, K M Kassak, J J Meyer

Author Affiliations

1: Northwestern College of Chiropractic, Bloomington, MN 55431, USA.

Associated clinical trials:

Pain Reduction and Changes in Upper Limb Function Produced by Different Treatments in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome | NCT04025203

Pain Reduction Produced by Different Treatments in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome | NCT04119739

Pain Reduction and Changes in Upper Limb Function Produced by an Ibuprofen Treatment in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. | NCT04328805

Physical Therapy in the Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome | NCT04329247

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