Myo-Electrical and Nerve Root Function Response to Focused Extracorpeal Shock Wave in Cervical Radiculopathy
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Cervical Radiculopathy
At a Glance
- Age
- 36 – 46
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 80 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Cairo University · Other
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About This Trial
BACKGROUND: Upper limb nerve root dysfunction with increased active myofascial trigger point in upper trapezius is common problem in patients with cervical radiculopathy. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of Extracorpeal shock wave on the myo-electric and nerve function responses in patients with cervical radiculopathy.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. All patients suffer from unilateral discogenic cervical radiculopathy of lower cervical spine(C5-C6 and/ or C6-C7) as confirmed with MRI.
2. All patients suffer from pain and tenderness on active trigger points of the upper trapezius .
3. Age ranging from 36 to 46 years old.
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