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Evaluating the Efficacy of Cervical Traction: Optimal Positions, Angles, and Techniques for Managing Cervical Radicular syndromes

Management of cervical radicular syndromes can involve surgical or conservative approaches. Evidence suggests that while surgery may provide faster pain relief compared to physical therapy or hard-collar immobilization, there is minimal difference in long-term outcomes (Carragee EJ, et al. 2010). Cervical traction therapy, often part of rehabilitation programs, applies a distracting force to the cervical spine to relieve nerve root compression caused by intervertebral discs. … Continue reading Evaluating the Efficacy of Cervical Traction: Optimal Positions, Angles, and Techniques for Managing Cervical Radicular syndromes

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How effective are saunders traction and TENS in improving neck mobility?

Neck pain is a common ailment, with up to 50% of the population experiencing cervical spine discomfort at some point in their lives. In 2012, a pilot study led by Andrzej Myśliwiec and colleagues at the Academy of Physical Education in Katowice, Poland, explored innovative treatment methods for this prevalent issue. The study focused on the effectiveness of the Saunders traction device and transcutaneous electrical … Continue reading How effective are saunders traction and TENS in improving neck mobility?

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Which spinal manipulation technique is superior for tennis elbow relief?

In 2011, a clinical trial led by Josue Fernández-Carnero and colleagues, the effectiveness of cervical versus thoracic spine manipulation was investigated in patients suffering from lateral epicondylalgia (LE), commonly known as tennis elbow. The study aimed to discern the impact of these two manipulation techniques on pressure pain threshold (PPT) and pain-free grip strength among LE patients. Conducted as a single-blind randomized clinical trial, the … Continue reading Which spinal manipulation technique is superior for tennis elbow relief?

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Centeralisation phenomena: the complete guide to understanding the most popular finding during orthopaedic physical examination

Introduction The increasing reduction and elimination of distal pain in response to therapeutic loading procedures is referred to as centralization. During the decrease of a derangement, centralization occurs. This blog provides a full discussion of the phenomenon as well as an overview of its features. Definition Centralisation is the process by which the distal pain coming from the spine is gradually eliminated from distal to … Continue reading Centeralisation phenomena: the complete guide to understanding the most popular finding during orthopaedic physical examination

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Part 5- Evidence behind McKenzie method of mechanical diagnosis and therapy

In this blog, which is part of a series dedicated to the McKenzie method, I discussed the scientific basis for mechanical diagnosis and therapy for the lumbar spine. The first section of these series dealt with the McKenzie overview approach, the second with evidence regarding evaluation and prognosis, the third with evidence addressing management, and the fourth with research on direction preference and centralization. In … Continue reading Part 5- Evidence behind McKenzie method of mechanical diagnosis and therapy

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