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Study aim
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To determine the effect of deep transverse friction massage along with the nerve gliding exercises in the management of carpal tunnel syndrome patients
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Design
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A Randomized Clinical Trial with two groups, not a blinded study of 3rd phase with 11 patients in each group, which is 22 in total
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Settings and conduct
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Mujahid Hospital, Social Security Hospital, District Health Quarter Hospital
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Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
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positive Phalen's test, positive Tinel test, positive Duncan's test, both genders of patients with unilateral hand, age 20 to 40, moderate pain(4-7), No neurovascular surgery, No neurovascular condition of neck or upper limb, No neurological condition, No musculoskeletal problem of upper quadrant, No myofascial pain syndrome, No upper extremity trauma, No pain with orthopedic condition, No fracture, No post-traumatic stiffness, No osteoarthritis pain, Not pregnant, No diabetes mellitus
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Intervention groups
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group A: TENS, Nerve gliding exercises, soft tissue massage Group B: TENS, nerve gliding exercises
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Main outcome variables
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Pain, Wrist ROM, The Grip Strength, Functional Disability