This study is a randomized control trial and the purpose of this study is to determine the effects of inflatable cervical traction collar as compared to manual traction in the management of cervical radiculopathy.
The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of inflatable cervical traction collar as compared to manual traction in the management of cervical radiculopathy on 1. Pain 2. Functional Disability 3. Range of motion Data collection procedure: Participants of interest would be approached and explained about the research. Informed written consent will be taken. Recruited participants will be allocated to either of the groups through a sealed opaque envelope method.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
40
Manual cervical traction will be administered by a trained physical therapist.
Cervical traction will be administered via Cervical Traction Collar.
Foundation University College of Physical Therapy, Foundation University Islamabad.
Islamabad, Pakistan
Neck Pain
Neck pain will be measured using Visual Analogue Scale, which has scoring from 0 to 100 mm, and a higher score represents greater pain and a lower score represents less pain.
Time frame: 2 weeks
Neck Disability Index
It consists of 10 items, each scored on a scale of 0-5, with 0 indicating no pain or limitations and 5 indicating the worst imaginable pain or limitation. The total score ranges from 0-50, with higher score indicating greater disability. The score can also be expressed in terms of percentage.
Time frame: 2 weeks
Cervical Range of Motion
Cervical range of motion will be measured using a Goniometer. A higher score represents greater range of motion, and lower score represents decreased or lesser range of morion of cervical spine.
Time frame: 2 weeks
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