Effects of DRT on Neck Pain, ROM, and Chest Expansion in Patients With CR
Effects of Diaphragmatic Release Technique on Neck Pain, Range of Motion, and Chest Expansion in Patients With Cervical Radiculopathy
Riphah International University
40 participants
Jan 1, 2026
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to determine the effects of the diaphragmatic release technique on neck pain, cervical range of motion, and chest expansion in patients with cervical radiculopathy. Participants will be randomized to either the baseline treatment or the experimental group for five weeks.
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Interventions
The experimental group will be given the diaphragmatic release technique for 5 mins along with cervical distraction. 10 repetitions x 1 set and 10 sec hold for 3 days/week, and cervical isometrics (flexion, extension, lateral flexion, and rotation) 10 reps x 3 sets for 3 days/week, along with neurodynamic mobilization of the median and ulnar nerve 10 reps x 3sets for 3 days/week each session will be of 40 mins for a total of 4 weeks
cervical distraction. 10 repetitions x 1 set and 10 sec hold for 3 days/week, and cervical isometrics (flexion, extension, lateral flexion, and rotation) 10 reps x 3 sets for 3 days/week, along with neurodynamic mobilization of the median and ulnar nerve 10 reps x 3sets for 3 days/week each session will be of 40 mins for a total of 4 weeks
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NCT07628348