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.
* 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.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
80
TECAR Therapy A form of radiofrequency-based deep thermotherapy that delivers energy into tissues using frequencies between 300 kHz and 1.2 MHz. It heats from the inside out, giving deeper and more controlled thermal effects than superficial heat modalities.
TECAR Therapy a form of radiofrequency-based deep thermotherapy that delivers energy into tissues using frequencies between 300 kHz and 1.2 MHz. It heats from the inside out, giving deeper and more controlled thermal effects than superficial heat modalities.
Private Clinic
Al Mansurah, Egypt
proprioception function
assessment of proprioception functions via CROM
Time frame: Baseline
Cervical ROM
ROM assessment via CROM
Time frame: Baseline
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