About this trial
The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of kinetic control retraining on neck proprioception and functional outcome in patients with cervical radiculopathy.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Forty Four patients suffering from chronic cervical unilateral radiculopathy (symptomatic duration) (3 months to 1year).
Their age ranges 40-55 years, from both sexes.
Body mass index (BMI) of less than 30 Kg/m2
Cervical spondylosis (at the levels of C5-C6/C6-C7 confirmed by cervical MRI)..
Disqualifiers
Cervical myelopathy with evidence of pyramidal, posterior column, and or spinothalamic tract lesions.
Patients with decreased range of motion of cervical spine secondary to congenital anomalies, musculature contracture, or bony block.
Previous cervical or shoulder surgery or trauma.
Cervical instability caused by structural problem (e.g. ligament tear or spondylolithesis.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Selected physical therapy program
- Kinetic control retraining