About this trial
The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of nerve gliding exercises on pain, cervical range of motion, joint position sense, grip strength, functional status and quality of life in individuals with cervical radiculopathy.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Have been diagnosed with cervical radiculopathy by a specialist physician
Have disc herniation at the C5-C6, C6-C7 or C7-T1 level according to imaging (magnetic resonance imaging, MRI) findings (in the bulging or protrusion stage)
Have unilateral nerve root involvement
Disqualifiers
Predominance of primary peripheral entrapment neuropathy (carpal/cubital/radial tunnel, etc.)
Multiple nerve root involvement
Progressive neurological deficit
History of trauma or surgery to the cervical and upper extremity region
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Convantional rehabilitation
- Neuromobilization
Treatment groups
Locations
1Sponsors and collaborators
Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University
Lead sponsor