Health Condition 1: M998- Other biomechanical lesions
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: MENT Protocol: TENS + Hot Pack
Moist heat is applied over the cervical region to relax muscles and improve circulation, followed by transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) us
Sponsors
Department of Physiotherapy, AIHAS, Amity University
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Clinically diagnosed cervical radiculopathy confirmed by at least two of the following clinical tests Spurling s Compression Test Upper Limb Tension Test Cervical Distraction Test - Cervical rotation restricted to less than 60 degree toward the symptomatic side (Optional) Radiological evidence (X-ray or MRI) indicating disc pathology or foraminal narrowing 2.Age range between 25 and 55 years 3.Pain localized to the neck with radiating symptoms to the unilateral upper limb 4. Demonstrated functional limitations such as: Decreased grip strength Altered posture Restricted and painful cervical movement 5.A patient specific functional scale score reflecting mild to moderate functional disability 6. Ability to comprehend and follow instructions, and willingness to provide written informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Individuals were excluded if any of them presents Bilateral upper extremity symptoms Cervical spine instability Central cord compression Spinal tumours or infections Any history of cervical fractures trauma or surgical intervention Complaints of dizziness or vertigo Diagnosed malignancies near the cervical region Whiplash injuries 2. Severe or progressive neurological deficits such as Significant motor weakness Loss of deep tendon reflexes Bladder or bowel dysfunction 3.Contraindications to TENS therapy, including: Presence of a cardiac pacemaker or defibrillator History of epilepsy Hypersensitivity or skin lesions at electrode site 4.Ongoing participation in any other physiotherapy or interventional rehabilitation program 5.Pregnancy due to precautionary limitations regarding electrical stimulation and neural mobilization techniques Inability to follow protocol instructions due to language, cognitive, or psychological limitations
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain thershold, Grip strength Functional disabilityTimepoint: Baseline & 4 weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Grip strengthTimepoint: Baseline & 4 weeks | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Chandan Kumar
AIPT,AIHAS
Outcome results
None listed