Abstract:

Target: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (KTS) is a trap neuropathy that occurs with sensual and motor losses. Reduced muscle strength and resistance of patients with KTS can cause disadvantages in functional activities. This study was planned to investigate the effects of muscle strength and endurance on the functionality of the upper ends in patients with KTS. Method: The study included 45 patients diagnosed with KTS (the average age is 49.44±9.04 years).  Upper end muscle endurance of patients with KTS, unsupported arms test (1 and 2). With the diagonal paternde, the upper extremity muscle force with the Hand Held Dynamometer, the capture forces with the hand dynamometer, the finger capture force with the digital pinchmeter, and the upper extremity functionality was used by DASH (Kol, Arm and Hand Injury Survey). Results: Patients’ DASH scores have a meaningful relationship in the negative direction between the upper extremity shoulder flexor, extender, abductor, external rotor, rear flexor-extender, handheld extender and all pinch forces (p<0,05). Patients found a significant link in the negative direction between the DASH scores and the outcome of the upper extremity unsupported arm test (1 and 2 diagonal paternde) (p<0,05). Discussions: In patients with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, a decrease in casal endurance and casal strength causes decrease in the upper end functions. In patients with carpal tunnel syndrome, we consider that in order to increase the functionality of the upper end with pain and similar symptoms decreased, as well as kassal strength, long-term kassal endurance exercises should also be included in the physiotherapy programs. Keywords: Lateral epicondylitis, rectum, strength, endurance, function

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