Effectiveness of Neck Isometric Exercises and Cervical Mobilization on Cervical Radiculopathy
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- Enrollment
- 30
- Locations
- 2
- Primary Endpoint
- Numeric Pain Rating Scale
Study Overview
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.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel
- Primary Purpose
- Other
- Masking
- Single (Participant)
Masking Description
Just participants will have no idea in which group they are.
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 25 Years to 50 Years (Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts 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.
- •Malignancy
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Numeric Pain Rating Scale
Time Frame: 4 weeks
0 means no pain and 10 means worst pain ever
Range of motion
Time Frame: 4 weeks
Goniometer will be used to assess the ranges. lower values means more limited ROM and more values means normal
Secondary Outcomes
No secondary outcomes reported
