Manual Therapy, Exercise and Traction for Patients With Cervical Radiculopathy: A RCT

Manual Therapy, Exercise and Traction for Patients With Cervical Radiculopathy: A RCT

To date, optimal strategies for the management of patients with Cervical Radiculopathy (CR) remain elusive. The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of manual therapy, exercise, and cervical traction to manual therapy, exercise, and sham traction on pain, function and disability in patients with CR.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 3 of 4 positive on CPR, 18-70yrs

Exclusion Criteria:

• history of previous cervical or thoracic spine surgery
• bilateral upper extremity symptoms
• signs or symptoms of UMN disease
• medical "red flags"(tumor, fracture, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, prolonged steroid use)
• cervical spine injections (steroidal) in the past two weeks
• current use of steroidal medication prescribed for their radiculopathy symptoms