Short term effectevness of tibial nerve flossing technique in patients With tarsal tunnel syndrome.

This article investigates the short-term effects of adding tibial nerve flossing (TNF) technique to conventional therapy on foot pain, dorsiflexion-eversion (DF-E) test, ankle range of motion (ROM), and tibial nerve conduction in individuals with Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome (TTS). In a randomized controlled trial involving 54 patients with TTS, both groups received conventional treatments—transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), therapeutic ultrasound, gastrocnemius stretching, and foot supports—while the study group additionally received TNF. Results showed significant improvements in pain reduction, ankle dorsiflexion ROM, and tibial nerve distal motor latency in the TNF group compared to controls, though no significant difference was found in the DF-E test between groups. The study concludes that TNF is an effective adjunct to conventional therapy for improving symptoms and nerve function in TTS patients.