A randomized controlled trial of intermittent Cervical Traction in sitting Vs. Supine position for the management of Cervical Radiculopathy | [Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences • 2017]

Author(s):

1. Rehan Ramzan Khan: Multan College of Physiotherapy,Multan Medical & Dental College, Multan, Pakistan

2. Waqar Ahmad Awan: Isra institute of Rehabilitation Sciences,Isra University, Islamabad, Pakistan.

3. Sajid Rashid: Multan College of Physiotherapy,Multan Medical & Dental College, Multan, Pakistan

4. Tahir Masood: Isra institute of Rehabilitation Sciences,Isra University, Islamabad, Pakistan.

Abstract:

Objective: To compare the effectiveness of intermittent cervical Traction in sitting vs. supine position for the management of cervical radiculopathy Methods: A randomized clinical trial was done to compare pain and disability modification of cervical radiculopathy patients by using cervical traction in sitting and supine positions. Forty patients (males and females aged between 18-60 years with chronic cervical radiculopathy) were recruited for the trial. Participants were randomized into two homogeneous groups by dice method. The Group-A (n=20) received 3-weeks of intermittent cervical traction in sitting position along with Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation (TENS) and hot pack. The Group-B (n=20) received the same treatment except the intermittent cervical traction that was applied in supine position. Participants were assessed two times: at baseline (week 0) and at the termination of rehabilitation (week 3). Neck disability index was used to collect the data before and after the treatment. Results: The mean age of the patients was 43.15±8.99 vs. 48.80±6.89 years in Group-A vs. Group-B respectively. Mean (±S.D.) weight of the patients was 74.75±12.11 vs. 74.60±11.24 kg in Group-A vs. Group-B respectively. Mean Neck Disability Index score at start of treatment was 30.30±7.46 vs. 30.75±7.85 in Group-A and Group-B respectively. There was a significant difference in Group-A and Group-B regarding aggregate NDI score at the end of treatment (19.45±7.12 vs. 11.05±4.40; p<0.0001). Conclusion: Supine position is better choice for applying cervical traction as compared to sitting position for the management of cervical radiculopathy comparing post interventional NDI score.

Page(s): 1333-1338

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Published: Journal: Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences, Volume: 33, Issue: 6, Year: 2017

Keywords:

Neck Pain , Radiculopathy , Posture

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