EFFECTIVENESS OF TRANSVERSE OSCILLATORY PRESSURE THERAPY IN MANAGING PAIN AND MOBILITY IN BILATERAL CERVICAL RADICULOPATHY

Abstract

Cervical Radiculopathy (CR) is a peripheral nervous system disorder affecting the normal function of Cervical Nerve Roots (CNRs) and is often associated with chronic pain and functional limitations in daily life. Transverse Oscillatory Pressure (TOP), one of the frequently used manipulative techniques by physiotherapists has been claimed to be effective in amelioration of pain intensity especially radiating pain in cervical, thoracic, and lumbar regions. TOP also provides some benefit in the treatment of chronic mechanical neck pain. Objective: This study is to evaluate the effect of (TOP) in the bilateral cervical radiculopathy. Methods: This study was conducted among 10 subjects of both male and female gender within age group of 18 to 58 years, having symptomatic bilateral cervical radiculopathy. The subjects were given Transverse oscillatory pressure (TOP) as an intervention. Pre and post assessment of cervical range of motion (flexion, extension, right lateral flexion, left lateral flexion, right rotation, and left rotation) was measured using Universal Goniometer and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) was used for the neck pain assessment. Results: In the present study, the statistical analysis showed there is a significant difference in pre and post-test scores of cervical ranges of motion and also there was reduced neck pain among the subjects. Conclusion: This study concluded that transverse oscillatory pressure is effective in improving neck range of motion and in reducing neck pain among the subjects with bilateral cervical radiculopathy