ABSTRACT

Background: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a common entrapment neuropathy among corporate employees engaged in repetitive computer-based activities. It results in pain, sensory disturbances, reduced grip strength, and functional limitations that affect work performance. Conservative physiotherapy is the first-line treatment for mild to moderate CTS; however, evidence comparing hydrotherapy with conventional physiotherapy remains limited. Objective: To compare the effectiveness of hydrotherapy and conventional physiotherapy on pain reduction and grip strength improvement in corporate employees with mild to moderate Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Methods: A comparative interventional study was conducted on 40 corporate employees clinically diagnosed with mild to moderate CTS. Participants were allocated into two groups: Group A (n=20) received hydrotherapy and Group B (n=20) received conventional land-based physiotherapy. Both groups underwent supervised treatment three times per week for eight weeks. Pain intensity was assessed using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and grip strength was measured using a hand-held dynamometer before and after the intervention. Within-group comparisons were analyzed using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test, and between-group differences were analysed using the Mann–Whitney U test, with significance set at p < 0.05.Results: Both groups demonstrated statistically significant improvements in pain and grip strength (p < 0.001). The hydrotherapy group showed significantly greater pain reduction (p = 0.018) and grip strength improvement (p = 0.024) compared to the conventional physiotherapy group. Conclusion: Both hydrotherapy and conventional physiotherapy were effective in reducing pain and improving grip strength in individuals with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. However, hydrotherapy demonstrated significantly superior outcomes, suggesting that aquatic-based interventions may offer additional therapeutic benefits for corporate employees with CTS. Keywords: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Hydrotherapy, Conventional Physiotherapy, Grip Strength, Corporate Employees
Publication date: 2026/10/01

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doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2026/15.10.10512