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2024-05-06 @ 5:34 PM
Last Modification Date:
2024-10-26 @ 2:31 PM
Study NCT ID:
NCT05352464
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2022-09-07
First Post:
2022-04-25
Brief Title:
Effects of Cervical Traction With and Without EMG Biofeedback in Patients With Cervical Radiculopathy
Sponsor:
Riphah International University
Organization:
Riphah International University
Study Overview
Official Title:
Effects of Cervical Traction With and Without EMG Biofeedback in Patients With Cervical Radiculopathy
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2022-09
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
Cervical radiculopathy is a neurological condition which is caused by underlying musculoskeletal disorders including herniated disc and degenerative changes in cervical spine that results in narrowing or stenosis of intervertebral foramen This narrowing leads to compression of nerve root at the respective foramen The compressed nerve root produces symptoms like numbness tingling pain and motor weakness in neck and upper extremity These symptoms appear at the dermatome and myotome distribution of the affected nerve root Mostly the cervical radiculopathy is present unilaterally but in severe cases it can appear bilaterally where bony spurs are found at various levels and nerve root in under compression on both sides
Detailed Description:
Cervical radiculopathy is a neurological condition which is caused by underlying musculoskeletal disorders including herniated disc and degenerative changes in cervical spine that results in narrowing or stenosis of intervertebral foramen This narrowing leads to compression of nerve root at the respective foramen The compressed nerve root produces symptoms like numbness tingling pain and motor weakness in neck and upper extremity These symptoms appear at the dermatome and myotome distribution of the affected nerve root Mostly the cervical radiculopathy is present unilaterally but in severe cases it can appear bilaterally where bony spurs are found at various levels and nerve root in under compression on both sides
The annual incidence rate of cervical radiculopathy is reported to be 1073 per 100000 of men and 635 per 100000 of women So accordingly the condition is more common in males than females
Although no definitive treatment plan for cervical radiculopathy has been developed there is a general consensus in the literature that using manual therapy techniques in conjunction with therapeutic exercise is effective in terms of increasing function and active range of motion AROM The focus will most likely be on reducing pain and disability Recent researches have shown that exercise therapy has the highest beneficial outcomes
Treatment options for rehabilitation plan includes Education and advice Manual Therapy - PAIVMs Passive Accessory Intervertebral Movements PPIVMs Passive Physiological Intervertebral Movements NAGs Natural Apophyseal Glides SNAGs Sustained Natural Apophyseal GlidesExercise Therapy - AROM stretching and strengthening and Postural re-education Cervical traction and electromyography EMG biofeedback have been administered by many physiotherapists and positive outcomes are revealed Traction not only relives nerve root compression but also helps in managing acute pain instantly whereas EMG biofeedback is used to generate an electrical feedback signal in response to muscle activation and helps patients to learn a more effective way of using their weak muscles
The annual incidence rate of cervical radiculopathy is reported to be 1073 per 100000 of men and 635 per 100000 of women So accordingly the condition is more common in males than females
Although no definitive treatment plan for cervical radiculopathy has been developed there is a general consensus in the literature that using manual therapy techniques in conjunction with therapeutic exercise is effective in terms of increasing function and active range of motion AROM The focus will most likely be on reducing pain and disability Recent researches have shown that exercise therapy has the highest beneficial outcomes
Treatment options for rehabilitation plan includes Education and advice Manual Therapy - PAIVMs Passive Accessory Intervertebral Movements PPIVMs Passive Physiological Intervertebral Movements NAGs Natural Apophyseal Glides SNAGs Sustained Natural Apophyseal GlidesExercise Therapy - AROM stretching and strengthening and Postural re-education Cervical traction and electromyography EMG biofeedback have been administered by many physiotherapists and positive outcomes are revealed Traction not only relives nerve root compression but also helps in managing acute pain instantly whereas EMG biofeedback is used to generate an electrical feedback signal in response to muscle activation and helps patients to learn a more effective way of using their weak muscles
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None