Effects of Mulligan Belt Traction Versus Fisted Traction in Patients With Lower Cervical Spine Radiculopathy

N/AActive Not RecruitingNCT07628439

Riphah International University44 enrolled

Overview

Individuals with a lower cervical spine radiculopathy diagnosis will undergo screening to determine their eligibility based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Eligible participants will be asked for their informed consent

Participants will receive a unique identifying code to maintain confidentiality and be formally enrolled in the study upon obtaining informed consent. Following that, they will have baseline evaluations for outcome factors such as neck disability index, range of motion using goniometry and pain using a numerical pain rating scale. After completing the baseline evaluation, participants will be divided into two groups: Group A will receive a Mulligan Belt Traction, while Group B will receive a Fisted Traction. Every participant will get treatment for four weeks, with three sessions per week. At the conclusion of the intervention period, a post-intervention assessment will be carried out Randomization:Random allocation of participants into the two groups, Group A and Group B, will be performed by a lottery method. The participants of Group A will be managed by Mulligan Belt Traction while in Group B, participants will receive Fisted Traction. The physiotherapists will provide both interventions during a specified time period.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Cervical Radiculopathy

Interventions

muligan belt tractionOTHER

Patient Position: * The Patient lies supine on the treatment table. * Head in neutral or slightly flexed position (according to comfort and symptoms). * Arms rest by the sides. Therapist Position: * Therapist stands at the head end of table, therapist places the middle finger on the concerned cervical segment. * To maintain joint contact and control movement at the level. Belt Placement: * The Mulligan belt is positioned at an angle to apply gentle traction targeting the lower cervical spine (C5-C7) (16) * Make sure there is no pressure on the throat or jaw. Application of Traction: * While maintaining contact at the target segment, therapist leans backward, to apply gentle sustained and controlled traction (distraction force) along the line of the cervical spine. * This help to open up the intervertebral foramen, reduce nerve compression and restore normal joint mechanics. (17) Duration: • Traction is applied for 10-30 seconds per repetition, repeated 3-5 times per session base

Fisted tractionOTHER

Sit upright in a chair with back support. • Keep your spine straight and head in a neutral position. Hand Placement: * One fist is placed at the upper chest\\sternum, acting as a fulcrum. * A towel is used between the fist and chest for comfort and positioning.(18) * The opposite hand is placed around the back of head (occiput). Traction Technique: * The head is pulled forward and down, guiding cervical flexion over the fist. * Maintain for 10-15 seconds, repeat 5-10 times, depending on comfort.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 25 YearsMax age: 60 Years

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Inclusion Criteria:• Age 25-60 years * Both Male and Female * Clinically or radiologically diagnosed lower cervical radiculopathy(C5-C7) * Neck pain radiating to the arm and hand * Positive Spurling's Test or Upper Limb Tension test * Subacute to chronic phase (\>4 weeks to 6\< weeks) * Moderate pain (VAS\> 4/10) * Evident by a score on Neck Disability Index (NDI \>20%) * Able and willing to give informed consent and follow the protocol * Cervical spine active range of motion (CSAROM) Exclusion Criteria:• Cervical Fracture * Thoracic outlet syndrome or carpal tunnel syndrome * History of previous cervical surgery * Osteoporosis of cervical spine * Sign of myelopathy * Severe cervical disc herniation with cord compression * Red flag signs (Rheumatoid arthritis, history of trauma, ankylosing spondylitis, prolonged steroid used and malignancy

Locations (1)

Unnamed facility

Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Neck Disability Index

The NDI contains 10 items - 7 relating to activities of daily living, 2 relating to pain and 1 relating to concentration items is scored from 0-5, and the total score is expressed as a percentage (total possible score, 100%), with higher scores corresponding to greater disability. Scoring the NDI: 0 - 4 = No disability 5 - 14 = Mild disability 15 - 24 = Moderate disability 25 - 34 = Severe disability 35 or over = Complete disability

Time frame: baseline to 4 week

Numeric pain rating scale

The NPRS is a reliable and effective tool for measuring pain. A straight line is drawn on the evaluation sheet, labeled from '0' to '10', where '0' represents no pain and '10' indicates the worst possible pain. Patients are asked to mark a point on the line that reflects the intensity of pain they are experiencing at the time of assessment

Time frame: baseline to 4 week

Cervical Range of Motion

Cervical Flexion (Looking Down) Position: The patient sits upright. Goniometer Axis: Placed at the external auditory meatus (ear). Stationary Arm: Kept perpendicular to the floor. Moving Arm: Aligned with the base of the nose. Normal Range: 0 to 45 degrees 2 Cervical Extension (Looking Up) Position: Patient remains seated upright. Goniometer Axis: Centered at the external auditory meatus. Stationary Arm: Vertical, perpendicular to the floor. Moving Arm: Follows the line of the nose. Normal Range: 0 to 45 degrees 3\. Cervical Lateral Flexion (Side Bending) Position: Patient sits straight. Goniometer Axis: Over the C7 spinous process. Stationary Arm: Aligned vertically along the spine. Moving Arm: Follows the midline of the head toward the occipital bone. Normal Range: 0 to 45 degrees 4.Cervical Rotation (Turning Head Side to Side) Position: Patient remains upright. Goniometer Axis: Placed at the top center of the head. Stationary Arm: Imaginary line between both shoulder tips.

Time frame: baseline to 4 week

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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