Introduction

The present study is aimed to determine the effect of manual therapy on intensity of pain and cervical Range of Motion (CROM) among patients with cervical radiculopathy and to determine efficacy of Mulligan and Maitland mobilization in relieving pain and improving CROM among cervical radiculopathy patients.

Methodology

The therapies were carried out by a physical therapist with three years of expertise. Heat treatment and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) were provided for 10 minutes prior to mobilization. Stretching activities were conducted for muscles prone to stiffness once acute symptoms were alleviated, while strengthening exercises were advised for muscles prone to weakness.

Results

A total of 44 patients were taken and were divided into Group A (n=22) and Group B (n=22). All patients had a mean age of 43.75 (±12.805) Years. For group A, 50% (n=11) were male and 50% (n=11) were females. Similarly, Group B had 50% (n=11) males and 50% (n=11) females.

Conclusion

The findings indicate Mulligan mobilization's superiority in lowering pain and enhancing range of motion. However, given the limitations indicated, further study is required to validate and expand on these findings, including long-term effects and comparisons to other therapy methods.

Keywords

Cervical, Range of Motion, Pain, Mobilization