EFFECT OF CERVICAL STABILITY EXERCISES ON CHRONIC CERVICAL SPONDYLOSIS

Phase 1

• Conditions: Orthopaedics

• Registration Number: PACTR202112724901548
• Lead Sponsor: Cairo University

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2021-12-01
• Last Update Posted: 29 May 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Pending
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 40

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

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.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified