Use of traction in treatment of neck pain: A survey of Physiotherapists in India

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Musculoskeletal Physiotherapists in India treating patients with neck pain

• Registration Number: CTRI/2021/04/032657

Brief Summary

This study is to evaluate the use of cervical tractionfor managing neck pain by Physiotherapists’ in India. Previous studies recommendvarying level of evidences for the use of traction to manage neck pain. There is a paucity ofliterature about usage of traction in India: what modes and parameters thephysiotherapists commonly use and whether they use traction for specificcervical condition(s) or its usage is generalized for all neck pain patients.

The study includes providing a questionnaire to theconcerned Musculoskeletal physiotherapist who are treating patients with neckpain. The responses will be collected and analyzed, which will conclude the practicepatterns for the use of cervical traction in managing neck pain by thephysiotherapists in India.

This survey will give us information about thepractice patterns and parameters used by the physiotherapists’ in India andwhether it is in line with the current evidence-based guidelines. If not, thereis a need to incorporate the knowledge of research and guidelines to improvethe patient-related care and outcomes.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 2021-08-04
• Study Start: 2021-10-04

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 375

Inclusion Criteria

Musculoskeletal physiotherapists who are currently treating patients with neck pain in India.

Exclusion Criteria

Physiotherapists who are not currently treating patients with neck pain.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Questionnaire	One time

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
range of motion, disability	pre intervention and post intervention

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, MAHE; 🇮🇳 Kannada, KARNATAKA, India

Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, MAHE

🇮🇳Kannada, KARNATAKA, India

Mr Patel Vivekbhai DineshBhai

Principal investigator

8050338884

vivek.patel@manipal.edu