An Efficacy of Neural Mobilization and Conventional Physiotherapy Management on Pain and Disability among Cervical Radiculopathy Patients

Authors

  • Kamraj Balasubramanian
  • Heera Somaretinam
  • Rahul Krishnan Kutty

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37591/rrjon.v9i3.1835

Abstract

Background: Cervical radiculopathy is a clinical condition resulting from compression of the cervical nerve roots. The clinical manifestations of cervical radiculopathy are broad and may include pain, sensory deficits, motor deficits, diminished reflexes, or any combination of the above. Neural mobilization (NM) facilitates movement between neural structures and their surroundings (interface) through manual techniques or exercises. Objective: This study was aimed to provide a base line to find the efficacy of either NM or transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) in reducing cervical radiculopathy. Methodology: A comparative study design consisting of 40 subjects who met the inclusion criteria that includes age 35–65 years of either sex, unilateral cervical radiculopathy over a period of six months were included in the study. Results: NM and TENS both are effective in reducing disability.

 

Keywords: cervical radiculopathy, conventional physiotherapy management, disability, neural mobilization (NM), pain

 

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Kamraj Balasubramanian., Heera Somaretinam., Rahul Krishnan Kutty. An Efficacy of Neural Mobilization and Conventional Physiotherapy Management on Pain and Disability among Cervical Radiculopathy Patients. Research and Reviews: Journal of Neuroscience. 2019; 9(3): 11–15p.

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Published

2020-01-03

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Vol. 9 No. 3 (2019)

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Research Article

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