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Effectiveness of Maitland techniques and specific exercise program on pain, function and range of motion in patients with neck pain.

Effectiveness of Maitland techniques and specific exercise program on pain, function and range of motion in patients with cervical radiculopathy: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2020/01/022881
Enrollment
34
Registered
2020-01-20
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: M958- Other specified acquired deformities of musculoskeletal system

Interventions

Intervention1: Maitland Manual therapy techniques,TENS,Neck isometrics, Moist heat therapy: 1)Maitland Manual therapy techniques:- A) Rotation mobilization at cervical spine performed for 10repetions

Sponsors

MGM Institute of Physiotherapy Aurangabad
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1) The subject should have pain, paresthesia, or numbness in 1 upper limb, with cervical or periscapular pain of less than 3 months in duration. 2) The subject should have positive responses to at least 3 of the 4 following clinical tests: spurling A test, upper-limb tension test A, cervical distraction test, and less than 60° of cervical rotation to the painful side.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1) Previous history of surgery to the cervicothoracic spine. 2) Bilateral symptoms. 3) Signs of upper motor neuron impairments. 4) Cervical spine injection in the previous 4 weeks. 5) Current use on steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1. Neck Disability Index:- neck pain related dysfunction. 2. Numeric Pain Rating Scale:- pain in neck and upper limb. 3. Cervicothoracic Mobility:- active cervical ROM.   Timepoint: Baseline on the 1st day. Post intervention at the end of 4th week. Follow up after 1 month. Â

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1. Neck Disability Index:- neck pain related dysfunction at the end of 4 weeks and after 3 months. 2. Numeric Pain-Rating Scale:- pain in neck and upper limb at the end of 4 weeks and after 3 months. 3. Cervicothoracic Mobility:- active cervical ROM at the end of 4 weeks and after 3 months.   Timepoint: 10-15 minutes

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactKalyani Prakash Toshniwal

MGM Institute of Physiotherapy,N-6,Cidco, Aurangabad.

sibdanjo2k@yahoo.com9096834592

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026