Orthopaedics
Conditions
Interventions
Group A
Group B
Sponsors
Sinai University El Qantara Branch
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1- 20 patients with cervical radiculopathy will be recruited from Al Qsr Einy teatching hospital 2- Age w25- 55 years 3- both gender 4- referring from the orthopedist as cervical radiculopathy.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1- any previous cervical injuries or surgeries traumas and infection . 2- Temporomandibular disorders that might be contraindication to ball squeeze exercises 3-Patients performing any neck strengthening or stretching exercises other than the program included in the study 4-Cardiovascular problems that might interfere with performing the exercise program 5- Any tumor or infection in head and cervical that might be contraindicated to the electrotherapy or exercises treatment 6- Any peripheral circulatory abnormality e.g., peripheral arterial diseases or deep venous thrombosis that might be contraindicated to perform the exercise program.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Group A 1- pain intensity 2- functional scale 3- electromyoghraphy 4- nerve conduction velocity;Group B 1- pain intensity 2- functional scale 3- electromyoghraphy 4- nerve conduction velocity | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| comparison between both groups in 1- pain intensity 2- functional scale 3- electromyoghraphy 4- nerve conduction velocity | — |
Countries
Egypt
Contacts
Public Contactshaimaa Metawee
lecturer basic science department faculty of physical therapy sinai university egypt
Outcome results
None listed