ArticleHong Kong physiotherapy journal : official publication of the Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association Limited = Wu li chih liao2018
Comparative effectiveness of transverse oscillatory pressure and cervical traction in the management of cervical radiculopathy: A randomized controlled study.
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- Characterization and critical appraisal of physiotherapy intervention research in Nigeria: a systematic review.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2024Pooled it
- Manual Therapy in Cervical and Lumbar Radiculopathy: A Systematic Review of the Literature.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Pooled it
- Manual Therapy as a Management of Cervical Radiculopathy: A Systematic Review.BioMed research international · 2021Pooled it
- Effects of Neurodynamic Mobilization on Health-Related Quality of Life and Cervical Deep Flexors Endurance in Patients of Cervical Radiculopathy: A Randomized Trial.BioMed research international · 2022Trial
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- The Functional and Morphological Changes of the Cervical Intervertebral Disc after Applying Lordotic Curve Controlled Traction: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2019Trial
- Evaluating Manual Therapy in Musculoskeletal Pain: Why Certain Trial Designs May Overestimate Effectiveness-A Scoping Review.European journal of pain (London, England) · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundRadiating neck pain is one of the major symptoms of cervical radiculopathy (CR).
objectiveThis study compared the effects of cervical traction (CT) and transverse oscillatory pressure (TOP) in management of CR.
methodsSeventy-five participants with unilateral radiating neck pain were randomly allocated into three groups, 25 (14 males, 11 females) for CT, 25 (15 males and 10 females) for TOP and 25 (11 males and 14 females) control (Cnt) group. All participants received massage, cryotherapy and active exercises three times in a week for six weeks. CT was administered to CT group, TOP to TOP group while the third group served as control. Pain intensity (PI) and neck functional disability (NFD) were assessed pretreatment, 3rd and 6th week of intervention. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics.
resultsThere was a significant reduction in PI and NFD between pretreatment and 6th week in all the groups (
conclusionTOP reduces the PI and disability of patients with CR faster compared to CT.
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