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Does combining cervical traction with neural mobilization improve outcomes in cervical radiculopathy patients?

Cervical radiculopathy (CR) is a common condition characterized by the compression or irritation of nerve roots in the cervical spine, leading to pain and functional limitations. The use of various interventions, including cervical traction (CT) and neural mobilization (NM), has been reported in the management of CR. However, limited clinical data are available to support the effectiveness of these interventions. In 2021, Savva et al. … Continue reading Does combining cervical traction with neural mobilization improve outcomes in cervical radiculopathy patients?

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Is a specific exercise program targeting lower deep neck extensors more effective than a general neck extensor program for chronic idiopathic neck pain in women?

Chronic idiopathic neck pain is a common problem, especially in women. Structural and functional impairments of the cervical extensor muscles have been demonstrated in people with neck pain. Therefore, exercise programs that target the neck extensor muscles have been suggested as a treatment option. In 2022, Giménez-Costa et al. conducted a study to compare the effects of a specific lower deep neck extensors (SLDNE) exercise … Continue reading Is a specific exercise program targeting lower deep neck extensors more effective than a general neck extensor program for chronic idiopathic neck pain in women?

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Is there any evidence to support the effectiveness of physical therapy for treating adhesive capsulitis?

Adhesive capsulitis is a condition that affects about 1% of the general population. There is not enough research available to give clear instructions on how much manual therapy and exercise treatment someone with this condition should receive. In other words, doctors and physical therapists may not know the best amount of therapy to recommend to patients with adhesive capsulitis because there is not enough research … Continue reading Is there any evidence to support the effectiveness of physical therapy for treating adhesive capsulitis?

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