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Muscle stiffness and pain are assessed immediately before and after the session.",[13,14],"Other: Paraffin Wax Therapy","Other: Rest Period (No Treatment)",{"label":16,"type":6,"description":17,"interventionNames":18},"Rest \u002F Control","Participants rest quietly for 20 minutes in a comfortable position with the forearm supported, without receiving paraffin wax or any other physical\u002Fthermal modality. Muscle stiffness and pain are assessed at the same time points as in the experimental arm.",[13,14],[20,24],{"type":6,"name":9,"description":21,"armGroupLabels":22,"otherNames":23},"Participants in the experimental arm receive paraffin wax therapy to the affected hand and forearm. Melted paraffin is maintained at approximately 42-44 °C. Using a brush-on technique, 10 consecutive layers of wax are applied, and the limb is then covered with a plastic glove and towel to retain heat. The participant remains seated with the forearm supported in a relaxed position for 20 minutes. 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