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Effects of Mulligan Belt Traction Versus Fisted Traction in Patients With Lower Cervical Spine Radiculopathy

2026年6月1日 更新者:Riphah International University

Effects of Mulligan Belt Traction Versus Fisted Traction on Pain, Range of Motion and Disability Level in Patients With Lower Cervical Spine Radiculopathy

Individuals with a lower cervical spine radiculopathy diagnosis will undergo screening to determine their eligibility based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Eligible participants will be asked for their informed consent

研究概览

详细说明

Participants will receive a unique identifying code to maintain confidentiality and be formally enrolled in the study upon obtaining informed consent. Following that, they will have baseline evaluations for outcome factors such as neck disability index, range of motion using goniometry and pain using a numerical pain rating scale. After completing the baseline evaluation, participants will be divided into two groups: Group A will receive a Mulligan Belt Traction, while Group B will receive a Fisted Traction. Every participant will get treatment for four weeks, with three sessions per week. At the conclusion of the intervention period, a post-intervention assessment will be carried out Randomization:Random allocation of participants into the two groups, Group A and Group B, will be performed by a lottery method. The participants of Group A will be managed by Mulligan Belt Traction while in Group B, participants will receive Fisted Traction. The physiotherapists will provide both interventions during a specified time period.

研究类型

介入性

注册 (实际的)

44

阶段

  • 不适用

联系人和位置

本节提供了进行研究的人员的详细联系信息,以及有关进行该研究的地点的信息。

学习地点

    • Punjab Province
      • Lahore、Punjab Province、巴基斯坦、54000

参与标准

研究人员寻找符合特定描述的人,称为资格标准。这些标准的一些例子是一个人的一般健康状况或先前的治疗。

资格标准

适合学习的年龄

  • 成人

接受健康志愿者

不

描述

Inclusion Criteria:• Age 25-60 years

  • Both Male and Female
  • Clinically or radiologically diagnosed lower cervical radiculopathy(C5-C7)
  • Neck pain radiating to the arm and hand
  • Positive Spurling's Test or Upper Limb Tension test
  • Subacute to chronic phase (>4 weeks to 6< weeks)
  • Moderate pain (VAS> 4/10)
  • Evident by a score on Neck Disability Index (NDI >20%)
  • Able and willing to give informed consent and follow the protocol
  • Cervical spine active range of motion (CSAROM) Exclusion Criteria:• Cervical Fracture
  • Thoracic outlet syndrome or carpal tunnel syndrome
  • History of previous cervical surgery
  • Osteoporosis of cervical spine
  • Sign of myelopathy
  • Severe cervical disc herniation with cord compression
  • Red flag signs (Rheumatoid arthritis, history of trauma, ankylosing spondylitis, prolonged steroid used and malignancy

学习计划

本节提供研究计划的详细信息,包括研究的设计方式和研究的衡量标准。

研究是如何设计的?

设计细节

  • 主要用途:治疗
  • 分配:随机化
  • 介入模型:并行分配
  • 屏蔽:单身的

武器和干预

参与者组/臂
干预/治疗
实验性的:conventional group
Conventional physiotherapy which include cervical traction, hot pack and isometric strengthening exercises for lower cervical radiculopathy

Patient Position:

  • The Patient lies supine on the treatment table.
  • Head in neutral or slightly flexed position (according to comfort and symptoms).
  • Arms rest by the sides.

Therapist Position:

  • Therapist stands at the head end of table, therapist places the middle finger on the concerned cervical segment.
  • To maintain joint contact and control movement at the level.

Belt Placement:

  • The Mulligan belt is positioned at an angle to apply gentle traction targeting the lower cervical spine (C5-C7) (16)
  • Make sure there is no pressure on the throat or jaw.

Application of Traction:

  • While maintaining contact at the target segment, therapist leans backward, to apply gentle sustained and controlled traction (distraction force) along the line of the cervical spine.
  • This help to open up the intervertebral foramen, reduce nerve compression and restore normal joint mechanics. (17)

Duration:

• Traction is applied for 10-30 seconds per repetition, repeated 3-5 times per session base

Sit upright in a chair with back support.

• Keep your spine straight and head in a neutral position.

Hand Placement:

  • One fist is placed at the upper chest\sternum, acting as a fulcrum.
  • A towel is used between the fist and chest for comfort and positioning.(18)
  • The opposite hand is placed around the back of head (occiput).

Traction Technique:

  • The head is pulled forward and down, guiding cervical flexion over the fist.
  • Maintain for 10-15 seconds, repeat 5-10 times, depending on comfort.
有源比较器:conventional therapy
Conventional physiotherapy which include cervical traction, hot pack and isometric strengthening exercises for lower cervical radiculopathy

Patient Position:

  • The Patient lies supine on the treatment table.
  • Head in neutral or slightly flexed position (according to comfort and symptoms).
  • Arms rest by the sides.

Therapist Position:

  • Therapist stands at the head end of table, therapist places the middle finger on the concerned cervical segment.
  • To maintain joint contact and control movement at the level.

Belt Placement:

  • The Mulligan belt is positioned at an angle to apply gentle traction targeting the lower cervical spine (C5-C7) (16)
  • Make sure there is no pressure on the throat or jaw.

Application of Traction:

  • While maintaining contact at the target segment, therapist leans backward, to apply gentle sustained and controlled traction (distraction force) along the line of the cervical spine.
  • This help to open up the intervertebral foramen, reduce nerve compression and restore normal joint mechanics. (17)

Duration:

• Traction is applied for 10-30 seconds per repetition, repeated 3-5 times per session base

Sit upright in a chair with back support.

• Keep your spine straight and head in a neutral position.

Hand Placement:

  • One fist is placed at the upper chest\sternum, acting as a fulcrum.
  • A towel is used between the fist and chest for comfort and positioning.(18)
  • The opposite hand is placed around the back of head (occiput).

Traction Technique:

  • The head is pulled forward and down, guiding cervical flexion over the fist.
  • Maintain for 10-15 seconds, repeat 5-10 times, depending on comfort.

研究衡量的是什么?

主要结果指标

结果测量
措施说明
大体时间
Neck Disability Index
大体时间:baseline to 4 week
The NDI contains 10 items - 7 relating to activities of daily living, 2 relating to pain and 1 relating to concentration items is scored from 0-5, and the total score is expressed as a percentage (total possible score, 100%), with higher scores corresponding to greater disability. Scoring the NDI: 0 - 4 = No disability 5 - 14 = Mild disability 15 - 24 = Moderate disability 25 - 34 = Severe disability 35 or over = Complete disability
baseline to 4 week
Numeric pain rating scale
大体时间:baseline to 4 week
The NPRS is a reliable and effective tool for measuring pain. A straight line is drawn on the evaluation sheet, labeled from '0' to '10', where '0' represents no pain and '10' indicates the worst possible pain. Patients are asked to mark a point on the line that reflects the intensity of pain they are experiencing at the time of assessment
baseline to 4 week
Cervical Range of Motion
大体时间:baseline to 4 week

Cervical Flexion (Looking Down) Position: The patient sits upright. Goniometer Axis: Placed at the external auditory meatus (ear). Stationary Arm: Kept perpendicular to the floor. Moving Arm: Aligned with the base of the nose. Normal Range: 0 to 45 degrees 2 Cervical Extension (Looking Up) Position: Patient remains seated upright. Goniometer Axis: Centered at the external auditory meatus. Stationary Arm: Vertical, perpendicular to the floor. Moving Arm: Follows the line of the nose. Normal Range: 0 to 45 degrees

3. Cervical Lateral Flexion (Side Bending) Position: Patient sits straight. Goniometer Axis: Over the C7 spinous process. Stationary Arm: Aligned vertically along the spine. Moving Arm: Follows the midline of the head toward the occipital bone. Normal Range: 0 to 45 degrees 4.Cervical Rotation (Turning Head Side to Side) Position: Patient remains upright. Goniometer Axis: Placed at the top center of the head. Stationary Arm: Imaginary line between both shoulder tips.

baseline to 4 week

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研究记录日期

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研究主要日期

学习开始 (实际的)

2025年7月2日

初级完成 (估计的)

2026年8月6日

研究完成 (估计的)

2026年9月4日

研究注册日期

首次提交

2026年6月1日

首先提交符合 QC 标准的

2026年6月1日

首次发布 (实际的)

2026年6月5日

研究记录更新

最后更新发布 (实际的)

2026年6月5日

上次提交的符合 QC 标准的更新

2026年6月1日

最后验证

2026年6月1日

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IPD 计划说明

nill

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