EFFECTIVENESS OF KALTENBORN MOBILIZATION TECHNIQUE VERSUS CONVENTIONAL EXERCISE FOR SUBJECTS WITH CERVICAL SPONDYLOSIS

Abstract

BACKGROUND & AIM: The application of joint mobilization to the upper thoracic spine has been reported to have an positive effect, sometimes immediately, on cervical spine dysfunction, in conjunction with the provision of pain relief. However, previous including joint mobilization, have been ineffective in a busy clinical setting because they involve the direct and passive intervention of therapists. So the purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of kaltenborn mobilization technique among cervical spondylosis. OBJECTIVE: • To determine the effectiveness of kaltenborn mobilization technique on reducing pain by using VAS • To evaluate the effectiveness of kaltenborn mobilization technique on improving cervical spine range of motion (ROM) by using goniometer. METHOD: STUDY DESIGN: experimental study SAMPLING TECHNIQUE: Convenient sampling technique SAMPLE SIZE: 30 RESULT: Statistical study revealed that among 30 individuals, The test shows that the subjects received kaltenborn mobilization along with interferential therapy have improved reduction in pain and increased in ROM among cervical spondylosis. CONCLUSION: From this results it has been concluded that there was a definite and positive effect of Kaltenborn mobilization technique along with Interferential therapy for cervical spondylosis patients. KEYWORDS: kaltenborn mobilization, goniometer, cervical spondylosis, isometric exercises.