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Does cervical traction provide benefits for patients with cervical radiculopathy?
May 2013
Does cervical traction provide benefits for patients with cervical radiculopathy?
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Manual therapy, exercise, and traction for patients with cervical radiculopathy: a randomized clinical trial
Phys Ther. 2009 Jul;89(7):632-42. Epub 2009 May 21.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
81 patients with cervical radiculopathy (CR) were randomized to receive treatment with either cervical traction, manual therapy and exercise, or a sham version of cervical traction combined with regular manual therapy and exercise. The trial assessed the efficacy of cervical traction treatment for patients suffering from CR, which is currently a common practice. The results from this study demonst...
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