Manual Therapy, Exercise, and Traction for Patients With Cervical Radiculopathy: A Randomized Clinical Trial | Zendy

Ian Young | Zendy; Lori A. Michener | Zendy; Joshua A. Cleland | Zendy; Arnold J. Aguilera | Zendy; Alison R. Snyder Valier | Zendy

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Manual Therapy, Exercise, and Traction for Patients With Cervical Radiculopathy: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Author(s) -

Ian Young,

Lori A. Michener,

Joshua A. Cleland,

Arnold J. Aguilera,

Alison R. Snyder Valier

Publication year - 2009

Publication title -

physical therapy

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.998

H-Index - 150

eISSN - 1538-6724

pISSN - 0031-9023

DOI - 10.2522/ptj.20080283

Subject(s) - cervical radiculopathy , medicine , randomized controlled trial , physical therapy , traction (geology) , exercise therapy , physical medicine and rehabilitation , cervical spine , surgery , geomorphology , geology

To date, optimal strategies for the management of patients with cervical radiculopathy remain elusive. Preliminary evidence suggests that a multimodal treatment program consisting of manual therapy, exercise, and cervical traction may result in positive outcomes for patients with cervical radiculopathy. However, limited evidence exists to support the use of mechanical cervical traction in patients with cervical radiculopathy.

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