Effect of TECAR Therapy on Proprioception Function in Patients With Cervical Radiculopathy
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 尚未招募
- 入组人数
- 80
- 试验地点
- 2
- 主要终点
- Cervical ROM
研究概览
简要总结
Cervical radiculopathy is characterized by pain, sensory disturbances, and impaired neuromuscular control due to nerve root compression. Proprioception dysfunction is often an overlooked component of this condition and can affect balance, posture, and motor control.
TECAR (Transfer of Energy Capacitive and Resistive) therapy is a form of deep heat electrotherapy known to improve tissue perfusion and neuromuscular function. Although TECAR is widely used for pain relief and mobility, its role in improving proprioception remains under-investigated, especially in cervical conditions. This study aims to bridge this gap by assessing proprioceptive outcomes in patients with cervical radiculopathy receiving TECAR therapy.
详细描述
- Design: Randomized controlled trial.
- Groups:
- Control group: Receives standard physiotherapy (e.g., cervical traction, exercises).
- Experimental group: Receives TECAR therapy in addition to standard physiotherapy.
- Duration: 3 sessions per week for 4 weeks.
- Outcome Measures: Joint position sense (JPS) using cervical repositioning tests, pain (VAS), functional disability (NDI).
- Assessment Times: Baseline and after 4 weeks.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- Single (Participant)
盲法说明
the patient in control group will receive sham TECAR therapy in addition to physical therapy exercise program.
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 30 Years 至 45 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •• Diagnosed cervical radiculopathy confirmed by clinical and radiological findings
- •Age 30-40 years
- •Pain duration > 4 weeks
排除标准
- •• Cervical fracture or surgery
- •Vestibular disorders
- •Rheumatologic or neurological diseases
- •Cognitive impairment or pregnancy
结局指标
主要结局
Cervical ROM
时间窗: Baseline
ROM assessment via CROM
proprioception function
时间窗: Baseline
assessment of proprioception functions via CROM
次要结局
未报告次要终点
研究者
Ibrahim Ahmed Ibrahim Abu Ella
Lecturer
Delta University for Science and Technology