This article is about the comparison of 2 manual therapy and exercise protocols for cervical radiculopathy. It begins by stating that cervical radiculopathy can often occur due to the overall reduction in size of the intervertebral foramen (IVF). This can arise from a degenerative lesion of the zygapophyseal joints, or from a herniated disc. Most common symptoms consist of periscapular, upper- limb, and neck radicular pain; neurological symptoms may also occur in forms of sensory disturbance, weakness, and reduced tendon reflexes in the affected nerve root distribution. Many different types of methods can be used to treat cervical radiculopathy, but in this research report, it will be comparing treatments that focus on increase the size of
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Both groups showed significant improvement over the course of the treatment. However, this means that there were no differences between the two types of treatment. Participants in both groups experienced less pain in their upper limbs and neck; as well as an increase in cervicothoracic mobility. The results of this study are equivalent to the results of similar studies done to patients with cervical radiculopathy, but this kind of study does have its limitations. A “no treatment” group was not included in this study, which would act as a baseline, since both groups received the same quantity of mobilization exercises, and it would account for any possibility of spontaneous resolutions of symptoms throughout this study.
This kind of information applies to a physical therapist assistant in many ways. Being exposed to this type of material is very insightful, especially for a student like myself. The spinal cord is a delicate part of the body, and many injuries can occur. Learning what cervical radiculopathy, and the different types of treatment that can be used for it is very helpful. From the start of this article I knew next to nothing about cervical radiculopathy; after my reading, I now have a much better, and well-rounded understanding of the manual therapy required and the exercises used for cervical
Both groups showed significant improvement over the course of the treatment. However, this means that there were no differences between the two types of treatment. Participants in both groups experienced less pain in their upper limbs and neck; as well as an increase in cervicothoracic mobility. The results of this study are equivalent to the results of similar studies done to patients with cervical radiculopathy, but this kind of study does have its limitations. A “no treatment” group was not included in this study, which would act as a baseline, since both groups received the same quantity of mobilization exercises, and it would account for any possibility of spontaneous resolutions of symptoms throughout this study.
This kind of information applies to a physical therapist assistant in many ways. Being exposed to this type of material is very insightful, especially for a student like myself. The spinal cord is a delicate part of the body, and many injuries can occur. Learning what cervical radiculopathy, and the different types of treatment that can be used for it is very helpful. From the start of this article I knew next to nothing about cervical radiculopathy; after my reading, I now have a much better, and well-rounded understanding of the manual therapy required and the exercises used for cervical