Effect of TECAR therapy on proprioception functions in patients with cervical radiculopathy: a randomized controlled trial

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Objectives: This trial investigated whether adding radiofrequency TECAR therapy to a cervical proprioceptive training program produces superior improvements in cervical proprioception function, pain intensity and functional outcomes in cervical radiculopathy patients related to disc prolapse Methods: Sixty patients (30-40 years old) with cervical radiculopathy due to disc prolapse were assigned to two equal groups randomly.

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Original abstract

Objectives: This trial investigated whether adding radiofrequency TECAR therapy to a cervical proprioceptive training program produces superior improvements in cervical proprioception function, pain intensity and functional outcomes in cervical radiculopathy patients related to disc prolapse Methods: Sixty patients (30-40 years old) with cervical radiculopathy due to disc prolapse were assigned to two equal groups randomly. The real TECAR group underwent active TECAR therapy combined with cervical proprioceptive exercises, whereas the sham TECAR group received sham TECAR with the same exercise program. Treatment was delivered 3 times/week times for a month. Assessments were performed at baseline and after one month and included cervical joint position error (JPE) in flexion and extension, range of motion (ROM) in flexion and extensión, pain pressure threshold (PPT) over the upper trapezius, and Neck Disability Index (NDI) scores. Joint position sense was measured with a cervical range of motion device, PPT with a handheld pressure algometer, and disability with the NDI questionnaire, respectively. Results: Both groups revealed significant improvement in all outcomes over time. However, patients in the real TECAR group patients had more reductions in JPE and NDI scores and greater increases in PPT than those in the sham TECAR group. Conclusion: In patients with disc-related cervical radiculopathy, adding radiofrequency TECAR therapy to a cervical proprioceptive training program led to greater improvements in cervical joint position sense, pain sensitivity, range of motion, and neck-related disability than proprioceptive training alone.

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