Cervical Radiculopathy
Conditions
Brief summary
Effectiveness of neck isometric exercises and cervical mobilization will be compared to observe the efficacy of these techniques on cervical radiculopathy
Detailed description
Two groups will be formed to observe the efficacy of neck isometric exercises and cervical mobilization on cervical radiculopathy by using NPRS, ROM and QoL tools.
Interventions
OTHERIsometric exercises
These exercises are used to increase muscle endurance, power and ROM
OTHERMobilization
These exercises are used to increase ROM and used for pain reduction
Sponsors
Al Nafees Medical Hospital, Islamabad
National Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, Islamabad, Pakistan
Neuro Counsel Hospital, Pakistan
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Masking description
Just participants will have no idea in which group they are.
Intervention model description
A single blind RCT
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
25 Years to 50 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Males and females with age between 25-50 years * Patients referred from neuro and orthopedic departments with diagnosed cervical radiculopathy. * Complaint of neck pain on neck bending with positive spurling's test. * Complaint of neck pain, numbness and tingling in arm with positive spurling's test.
Exclusion criteria
* Cervical Trauma * Any other orthopedic and neurological conditions of cervical spine. * Fracture * Malignancy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Numeric Pain Rating Scale | 4 weeks | 0 means no pain and 10 means worst pain ever |
| Range of motion | 4 weeks | Goniometer will be used to assess the ranges. lower values means more limited ROM and more values means normal |
Countries
Pakistan
Outcome results
None listed