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The Effects of Cervical Traction and Nerve Mobilization Exercise on Pain, Disability and Muscle Strength in Computer Workers with Cervical Radiculopathy
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Background: This study examined the effects of cervical traction group and cervical traction & nerve mobilization exercise group after applying conservative physical therapy to Computer Workers with Cervical Radiculopathy. Methods: They were randomly divided into two groups: 18 subjects were cervical traction group, 22 subjects were cervical traction and nerve mobilization exercise group. Each group performed its own exercise 30 minutes per day, three times per week, for 4 weeks. Pain intensity was measured by the visual analogue scale (VAS) and neck disability index (NDI). Cervical extensor muscles strength (CEMS) was measured by the Pressure biofeedback unit. Grasping power (GP) was measured by the Grip Track Commander. Results: After 4 weeks therapy, VAS and NDI were significantly reduced in both groups (p<.05) and CEMS and GP were significantly increased in both groups (p<.05). Significant differences were also evident between the two groups for these three measurements (p<.05). Conclusions: cervical traction and nerve mobilization exercise group is more effective than cervical traction group for reducing VAS and NDI and increasing GP in computer workers with cervical radiculopathy.
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I. 서론
II. 연구방법
1. 연구대상자
2. 평가도구 및 측정방법
3. 중재방법
4. 분석방법
III. 결과
1. 연구대상자의 일반적 특성
2. 연구대상자의 측정 항목별 동질성 검정
3. 실험군 1과 실험군 2의 통증수준 비교
4. 실험군1과 실험군2의 경부 기능장애지수 비교
5. 실험군1과 실험군2의 목신전근 근력 비교
6. 실험군1과 실험군2의 악력 수준 비교
IV. 고찰
V. 결론
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