McKenzie Exercises Along With Neurodynamic Mobilization Exercises in Patients With Cervical Radiculopathy

Effects of McKenzie Exercises Along With Neurodynamic Mobilization Exercises on Pain, Range of Motion and Functional Disability in Patients With Cervical Radiculopathy

This studt was conducted to determine the effects of McKenzie Exercises along with Neurodynamic Mobilization exercises on Pain, Range of Motion and Functional Disability in patients with Cervical Radiculopathy.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age limit 35-50 Years.
• Both male and female participants.
• Median nerve related symptoms.
• Participants presenting with unilateral C5-C7 cervical radiculopathy associated with a posterolateral cervical disc bulge were included in the study.
• Ipsilateral neck rotation, Spurling's test, median nerve neurodynamic testing, and ULNTT were considered positive if they reproduced unilateral C5-C7 radicular arm pain and negative if they did not.
• Pain reported as greater than 4-9/10 on the NPRS, persisting for more than 3 months.
• Neck Disability Index score 20-80.
• Participants demonstrating moderate restriction in cervical range of motion, defined as flexion <40°, extension <50°, lateral flexion <35°, and rotation <70°, were included.

Exclusion Criteria:

• A cervical spine fracture.
• Spondylolisthesis, subluxation, and cervical instability
• Radicular symptoms in both upper extremities.
• TB, cancer, heart illness, osteoporosis.
• Prolapsed intervertebral disc, neurological problems, any trauma or localized infection in the neck area.
• Upper motor neuron disease, cervical stenosis, and bone and joint metabolic diseases.
• Hyperelasticity and Thoracic outlet syndrome
• Hyper lordotic if exceeds than normal angle
• Psychiatric conditions including sadness and phobia/obsession.
• Individuals who have had cervical spine surgery within a year.