Mulligan Mobilizations and McKenzie Exercises Along With Neural Mobilizations in Cervical Spondylosis

NCT05768438 · Status: UNKNOWN · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 80

Last updated 2023-03-14

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Summary

Cervical pain is one of the common problem among general population. However, cervical spondylosis may cause unavoidable neck pain and range limitations due to wear and tear changes in the cervical spine. This condition can further lead to dysfunction and neuro musculoskeletal symptoms. Literature suggests the use of Mulligan therapy, McKenzie exercises and Neural mobilizations in spondylosis. According to author's knowledge there is limited evidence regarding effects of specific treatment approach.

Conditions

  • Spondylosis

Interventions

OTHER

Mulligan with upper limb movement

Group A subjects will receive mulligan mobilizations with upper limb movement of the involved side. The patient will be in a sitting position and the therapist will stand beside the patient. The therapist will place one thumb overlapped by the other on one of the selected cervical and then the therapist will push down the spinous process of that specific vertebrae, the pressure will be sustained and the patient will actively abduct his/her arm, assistance will be provided if needed. Initially it will start from 10 repetitions and 1 set which will further progress up to 2 or 3 sets as per patient's tolerance with 60 seconds rest in between each set.

OTHER

McKenzie exercises with neural mobilizations

The subjects of Group B will receive McKenzie exercises. Initially, it will start with retraction exercises. The frequency of exercises will be 10 to 15 repetitions followed by three to four sets with one second hold. On the second or third day, the cervical extension will be added. While in the second week the same set of exercises will be administered with the patient in a sitting position combined with application of over pressure at the end range by therapist. In the third week, extension and retraction exercises will be performed along with traction which will be applied by the therapist. Finally, in the fourth week all retraction and lateral flexion then neck rotation and the last one retraction with neck flexion will be added. Neural mobilizations will be given to patients in group B in supine lying. From proximal to distal, 20 oscillations (1 oscillation/ 1 second)

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Dow University of Health Sciences

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Hafsa Shehzadi, DPT · DOW university

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
40 Years
Max Age
60 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2022-12-05
Primary Completion
2023-12-05
Completion
2024-01-05

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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