Orthopaedics
Conditions
Interventions
traditional treatment Group A
cervical stability exercises group Group B
Sponsors
Cairo University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Both genders will be recruited. 2. Age from 40 to 65 years old . 3. patients will be referred by physician as symptomatic painful chronic cervical spondylosis.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Cervical disc prolapse . 2. Any previous cervical injuries or surgeries 3. Temporomandibular disorders that might be contraindication to ball squeeze exercises. 4. Patients performing any neck strengthening or stretching exercises other than the program included in the study 5. Cardiovascular problems that might interfere with performing the exercise program . 6. Any tumor or infection in head and cervical that might be contraindicated to the electrotherapy or exercises treatment. 7. Any peripheral circulatory abnormality e.g., peripheral arterial diseases or deep venous thrombosis that might be contraindicated to perform the exercise program. 8. Patient with life threatening disorders as myocardial infarction, and renal failure might interfere with performing the exercise program. 9. Bone diseases as bone tuberculosis 10. Osteoporosis.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Group A cervical range of motion flexion , extension lateral flexions and rotations;Group B cervical range of motion flexion , extension lateral flexions and rotations | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| comparison between Group A and Group B cervical Range of motion | — |
Countries
Egypt
Contacts
Public ContactAmr Shalaby
lecturer of physical therapy
Outcome results
None listed