Comparative Effectiveness Of Mckenzie And Neural Mobilization Exercises In Patients With Cervical Radiculopathy

Abstract:
BACKGROUND: Radiculopathy or nerve root pain arise from disc herniation, spinal stenosis. This study focuses on disability, pain and range of motion of spine The study evaluates “The effectiveness of McKenzie technique versus neural mobilisatiom on reducing symptoms and disability of cervical radiculopathy.
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of the study is to compare and evaluate the effectiveness of McKenzie exercise versus neural mobilisation for the patients with cervical radiculopathy.
METHODOLOGY: This study included 30patients, they were divided into Group A and Group B. Group A given McKenzie technique and Group B given neural mobilization. Pain was assessed using Visual analogue scale (VAS), and Range of motion by goniometer.
RESULT: The results between pre-treatment and post-treatment scores of pain are considered. The mean and standard deviation are taken for both the Group A and Group B. The Group B showed better improvement in mean &standard deviation using Visual Analogue Scale, Oswestry disability index scores and Range of motion value than the Group A.
CONCLUSION: Both groups showed better improvement in reducing pain and functional disability. This study proved that Group B showed better improvement in reducing pain and reducing functional disability when compared to Group A
KEYWORDS: Radiculopathy, McKenzie tech