Unlocking the Effects of Neural Mobilization versus Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation in Cervical Radiculopathy.

INTRODUCTION

As we know that there are many complaints regarding cervical radiculopathy (CR) coming up nowadays. CR has many more causes, such as poor posture, screen time, prolong working duration on computer system, high pillow, sudden jerk, etc. Along with the above-mentioned causes physical activity also influences the CR cases. Lack of physical activity reduces the strength of the surrounding muscle which increases the chances for CR. A person with regular physical activity has less-chances of such conditions.

OBJECTIVES

To unlock the effects of neural mobilization (NM) versus transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) in CR.

MATERIALS AND

METHODS

Total 30 patients were selected and divided into two groups randomly. Patients were informed about the study and one group was treated with TENS and the other group was treated with NM. Two outcome measures were used to assess the pain and neck pain disability.

RESULTS

The result of the study has shown the difference between pre- and post-treatment but the NM (Median Nerve Mobilization [ULTT 1]; Median Nerve Mobilization [ULTT 2A]; Radial Nerve Mobilization [ULTT 2B]; Ulnar Nerve Mobilization [ULTT 3]) and TENS (Conventional/Continuous Mode) are equally effective in CR patients (P <0.05).

CONCLUSION

The study concluded that NM and TENS are equally effective in CR.