Health Condition 1: G55- Nerve root and plexus compressionsin diseases classified elsewhere
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: PNF stretching(CRAC)
Static Stretching
: PNF stretching:- The CRAC, also known as the hold-relax-contract approach, is similar to CR but focuses on opposing muscle pairings. When two mu
Sponsors
Jamia Millia Islamia
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Diagnosed cases of Cervical radiculopathy 2. Male and female 3. Age between 20-55 years 4. Any two of the following tests positive: Spurling’s test, Distraction test,ULTT , Shoulder Abduction test
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Specific disorders of the cervical spine, postoperative conditions in the neck and shoulder areas. 2. History of severe trauma, instability, spasmodic torticollis, migraine (frequency more than twice per month). 3. Fibromyalgia, hypermobility syndrome, shoulder diseases (tendonitis, bursitis, capsulitis) 4. Any type of medications and drugs that affects muscle activity and balance
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1.Electromyography(EMG) of upper trapezius and sternocliedomastoid muscles 2.Joint position sense of cervical joint 3.Range of motion(ROM) of cervical lateral flexion and rotationTimepoint: 0 week and after 8 weeks of completion of intervention | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1.Numerical pain rating scale(NPRS) 2.Neck disability index(NDI) 3.Quality of life(SF12) 4.Cervical radiculopathy impact scale(CRIS)Timepoint: 0 week and after 8 weeks of completion of intervention | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactZEESHAN AHMAD
Centre For Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
Outcome results
None listed