Influence of Tensioner’s Mobilization on the Centralization of Symptoms in Cervicobrachial Pain Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- Author:
Kavita SUDHAKAR
1
;
Kavita SUDHAKAR
;
Sohrab A. KHAN
;
Sohrab A. KHAN
;
Avi SARASWAT
;
Avi SARASWAT
;
Meena MAKHIJA
;
Meena MAKHIJA
Author Information
- Publication Type:Clinical Study
- From:Asian Spine Journal 2022;16(1):119-126
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Methods:Thirty patients aged 18–45 years with a complaint of pain in the neck that had persisted for 2–12 weeks radiating to the arm and fulfilling Elvey’s criteria were randomly selected and divided into two groups. Group A received NMTT plus conventional treatment (hot pack and postural advice with cervical lateral glide), and group B received only conventional treatment 3 times a week for 2 weeks. The outcome measures were Wernicke’s scale score for the centralization of symptoms and Visual Analog Scale score for pain intensity. Within- and between-group comparisons were made before initiating treatment and at the end of the 3rd and 6th sessions. Within group analyses for the centralization values were performed using Friedmann test, and between-group analyses were performed using Mann-Whitney test. A 2×3 mixed model of the analysis of variance was used for analyzing the pain levels.
Results:There was a significant difference (p<0.05) within and between the groups for both the measures at the end of the 3rd and 6th sessions. Thus, NMTT may be beneficial in decreasing the peripheralization of symptoms and pain intensity in patients with CBPS.
Conclusions:NMTT can be used as an alternative and effective treatment option for patients with CBPS.
