The Journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapy
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J Orthop Sports Phys Ther · Apr 2001
Clinical outcome from mechanical intermittent cervical traction for the treatment of cervical radiculopathy: a case series.
Case series. ⋯ In this case series, patients with radicular symptoms lasting for 12 weeks and less demonstrated a reduction in pain and perceived disability. The NDI, when used in conjunction with the NPRS, provides a more comprehensive assessment of the patient with cervical radiculopathy, thus allowing the clinician to make a better judgment about the clinical effects of cervical traction.
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J Orthop Sports Phys Ther · Dec 2000
ReviewDiagnosis and nonoperative management of cervical radiculopathy.
Qualitative, comprehensive literature review. ⋯ A clear definition of terms and further research are required to establish definitive diagnostic criteria and effective treatment for the management of patients with cervical radiculopathy.
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J Orthop Sports Phys Ther · Jul 2000
Intertester reliability of the McKenzie evaluation in assessing patients with mechanical low-back pain.
Prospective intertester reliability study investigating the ability of 2 therapists to agree on a low back pain diagnosis using examination techniques and the classification system described by McKenzie. ⋯ A form of low back evaluation, using patterns of pain response to repeated end range spinal test movements, was highly reliable when performed by 2 properly trained physical therapists.
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J Orthop Sports Phys Ther · Jan 2000
Comparative StudyNeck retractions, cervical root decompression, and radicular pain.
Two-group repeated measures. ⋯ Neck retractions appeared to alter H reflex amplitude. These exercises might promote cervical root decompression and reduce radicular pain in patients with C7 radiculopathy. The opposite effect (an exacerbation of symptoms) was found with the reading posture.