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16studies
A 2012 Cochrane review of 16 studies found limited and very low quality evidence that exercise and mobilisation help carpal tunnel syndrome.
Checked against its source on October 16, 2026
In the source's own words
“Based on the 16 studies identified, there is limited and very low quality evidence of benefit”
Exercise and mobilisation interventions for carpal tunnel syndrome, MJ Page et al., Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2012, Authors' conclusions.
Open the original- What it measures
- The benefits were measured across symptoms, grip strength, quality of life, nerve measures, adverse effects and need for surgery.
- What it does not show
- The search ran to January 2012, so trials published since then are not included.