Abstract:Pain is one of the symptoms that are often found in patients with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) which can cause nuisance and discomfort to the patient. Kinesio Tape (KT) is a medical rehabilitation through gate control theory mechanism and elevates soft tissue that compresses the median nerve. The purpose of this literature review is to determine the effect of KT on reducing pain intensity in CTS patients, and to determine the effect of KT combined with exercise on the pain intensity of CTS patients. This study… Show more
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