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COMPARISON OF MULLIGAN MOBILIZATION AND NECK ISOMETRICS ALONG WITH MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN AND FUNCTIONAL DISABILITY IN CERVICAL RADICULOPATHY

. Nida Ilahi, Sania Naz, Afshan Asad, Hamna Maryam, Ayesha Ameen, Rimsha, Muhammad Hasnain, Zarlish Yousaf , Shamsher Ali, Wasif Nazir & Nimra Saleem


Abstract

Background: Cervical radiculopathy (CR) is a disorder of the peripheral nervous system that impairs the normal function of the cervical nerve roots and is frequently linked to chronic pain and limitations in daily activities. Mulligan mobilizations and neck isometric exercise can be used along with conventional treatment for CR and it demonstrated success on some occasions in relieving marked root pain.

Objective: This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of mulligan mobilization method and neck isometrics to assess for musculoskeletal pain and movement limitations in CR.

Methods:  RCT was performed with 14 participants who were randomly assigned to two treatment groups. Over the course of 6 months, each group participated in two treatment sessions. Group A followed a Mulligan mobilization technique protocol, while Group B adhered to a neck isometrics protocol.

Result: The mean difference for NDI was 12±0.8 for mulligan group as compared to isometric group 2.9±0.01 which is statistically higher for mulligan group than isometric. OMPQ mean difference for mulligan 26.1+9.24 as compared to isometric 3+1.1 group showed a statistically significant difference.

Conclusion: This study concludes Mulligan Mobilization technique is more effective than neck isometrics in form of treatment for musculoskeletal pain and functional disability in cervical radiculopathy (CR).

Key Words: Mulligan Mobilization, Neck Pain, Neck Isometrics, Musculoskeletal Pain, Functional Disability, Cervical Radiculopathy

 

 

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