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Manual therapy targeting intervertebral foramen vs exercise for cervical radiculopathy
April 2015
Manual therapy targeting intervertebral foramen vs exercise for cervical radiculopathy
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Comparison of 2 Manual Therapy and Exercise Protocols for Cervical Radiculopathy: A Randomized Clinical Trial Evaluating Short-Term Effects
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2015 Jan;45(1):4-17.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
36 patients with cervical radiculopathy (CR) were randomized to either receive manual therapy and exercise with a focus on increasing the size of the intervertebral foramen (IVF) of the affected nerve root, or a similar treatment without this specific aim. The purpose of the study was to compare these two interventions. The primary outcome, Neck Disability Index, as well as the secondary outcomes ...
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