Cervical Traction, Passive Accessory Intervertebral Movements and Active Strength Training in Cervical Radiculopathy

Comparative Effectiveness of Manual Cervical Traction, Passive Accessory Intervertebral Movements and Active Strength Training in the Management of Cervical Radiculopathy

To determine the effectiveness of Manual Cervical Traction, Passive Accessory Intervertebral Movements (PAIVMs) and Active strength training in the management of cervical radiculopathy. To compare the effectiveness of Manual Cervical Traction, Passive Accessory Intervertebral Movements (PAIVMs) and Active strength training in the management of cervical radiculopathy.

Cervical radiculopathy is a clinical condition resulting from compression of cervical nerve roots near the spinal cord. Some factors that may increase the risk for developing cervical radiculopathy include age. The risk for cervical radiculopathy tends to increase with age. This study is based on three interventions (Manual Cervical traction, Passive Accessory Intervertebral Movements (PAIVMs) and Active Strength Training) individually on three separate but equal groups of participants. It will determine the most effective intervention and which intervention is superior to the other for treating cervical radiculopathy and to assist future practitioners and researchers.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosed with cervical radiculopathy due to muscle tightness or spasm (Diagnosed by Spurling's Test)
• Having complaint more than 2 months

Exclusion Criteria:

• Past history of cervical surgery
• Past history of cervical trauma
• Any inflammatory disease
• Tumor or Carcinoma
• Disco genic/ disc herniation or stenosis cause of radiculopathy.