Effects Of Cervical Mobilization Research Articles

Immediate Effects of Cervical Mobilization on Acoustic Properties and Performance in Voice Training Students

Objective: The aim of this study was investigation of immediate effects of cervical mobilization on acoustic properties and performance in voice training students. 
 Material-Method: The research was conducted on 15 female volunteer students. Acoustic properties of the voice, performance and neck mobility were evaluated. Cervical mobilization was performed by an experienced physiotherapist. Then the assessments were repeated. 
 Results: There was a significant change in cervical mobilization and performance after mobilization, no significant difference was found in the acoustic properties of the voice. 
 Conclusion: It was observed that a single session of cervical mobilization positively affected performance and cervical mobility.

The effect of cervical mobilization on balance and static plantar loading distribution in patients with multiple sclerosis: A randomized crossover study.

Objectives:To investigate the influence of repeated cervical mobilization (CM) on balance and plantar loading distribution in patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).Methods:A total of 12 individuals were included in the cross over study designed as a cross sectional. The study was carried out from October 2019 until July 2020. Individuals received traditional treatment (TM) and cervical mobilization treatments (CM) 2 days a week for 4 weeks in a different order by random method. It was treated with joint traction and sliding techniques. Soft tissue mobilization techniques for myofascial relaxation were applied for CM in addition to TM. Romberg test (RT), Sharpened Romberg Test (SRT), and Functional Reach Test (FRT) were used to balance the assessment. Plantar loading distribution was evaluated with Pedobarography. The maximum and mean pressure in the foot, the percentages of pressure values in the fore and rear of the foot, and percentages of the bodyweight discharge onto right feet and left feet were recorded.Results:The forefoot loading increased after treatment in the CM group (p<0.05). The duration of RT and SRT increased, and average pressure decreased in the cervical mobilization group (p<0.05). The body weight discharge onto right feet and left feet approached 50% after cervical mobilization (p<0.05).Conclusions:Cervical mobilization techniques can positively change the balance and plantar loading distribution compared to traditional treatment. Cervical mobilization applications could be used to support neurological rehabilitation.

Effect of Cervical Mobilization and Transcutaneous Supraorbital Nerve Stimulation in Migraine Without Aura

Migraine is one of the most common disabling headache disorders which is categorized into two broad types based on the number of headache days. It is called episodic or general migraine if the attacks occur less than 15 days per month, and it is categorized as chronic or transformed migraine if headache occur on 15 or more days per month. This study was conducted to find out the effect of strategy for pain using a modality and strategy using mobilization in reducing disability, frequency and pain in migraine without aura. Thirty-Two subjects were selected based on diagnostic criteria for migraine and divided into two groups. Group A received Cervical Mobilization and Myofascial Release with home exercise program and Group B received Transcutaneous Supraorbital Nerve Stimulation with home exercise program. Visual Analogue Scale, Questionnaire (HIT-6) were recorded as outcome on baseline and after 3 weeks. Results showed significant improvements in both the groups with, p&lt;0.01. Between group comparisons elicited non-significant differences with p˃ 0.05. Following the results, it can be concluded that cervical mobilization and Transcutaneous Supraorbital nerve stimulation can be added as a valuable adjunct to medical management in the treatment of migraine without aura.

Effects of Cervical Mobilization and Craniocervical Flexion Exercise on the Dynamic Balance and Gait Variability in Chronic Neck Pain Patients: Randomized Controlled Trial

Effects of Cervical Mobilization and Craniocervical Flexion Exercise on the Dynamic Balance and Gait Variability in Chronic Neck Pain Patients: Randomized Controlled Trial

Effects of cervical mobilization and cervical traction on vertebral artery blood flow

Objective To investigate the effect of posteroanterior cervical mobilization with and without cervical traction on blood flow in the vertebral artery. Methods Thirty healthy female volunteers (aged 19 to 25) were recruited and randomly divided into groups to receive either posteroanterior cervical mobilization or mobilization combined with traction. The order of administration of the mobilization and traction was randomized, with an interval of 2 days between the interventions. Color-flow Doppler ultrasound was used to measure the velocity of vertebral artery flow before and after the treatment. Results No significant differences in the average peak systolic velocity, end diastolic velocity or blood flow velocity were observed after mobilization alone compared with before the treatment. After the combined mobilization and traction there was also no significant difference in those indicators or in the resistance index compared with before the intervention. Conclusion Neither posteroanterior cervical mobilization, cervical traction nor their combination has any significant effect on blood flow in the vertebral artery. Key words: Posteroanterior mobilization; Cervix; Traction; Vertebral artery; Blood flow

&amp;#147;Effect of Mobilization/Manipulation Directed At Cervical Spine and Thoracic Spine in Patients With Mechanical Neck Pain&amp;#148;

Abstract: Mechanical neck pain is a major health problem in modern society. Intervertebral joint dysfunctions are defined as a reduction of mobility of cervical segment and if identified on clinical examination, is often the focus of treatment of mobilization/ manipulation. The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of conventional treatment alone with added effect of cervical mobilization/ manipulation with conventional treatment and cervical and thoracic spine mobilization /manipulation in patients with mechanical neck pain. Methods: 60 participants of mechanical neck pain were selected by purposive sampling method and randomly allocated to three groups, 6 treatment sessions over a period of 2 weeks were given. The Numerical Pain Rating Scale and the Neck Disability Index score was considered in pre and post assessment. Statistical comparison amongst the groups was made using the one way ANOVA & POST Hoc analysis. Result: The present experiments indicate that both mobilization/ manipulation were equally effective as compared to conventional treatment.

Effect of cervical mobilization and ischemic compression therapy on contralateral cervical side flexion and pressure pain threshold in latent upper trapezius trigger points

Studies have shown a clinical relationship between trigger points and joint impairments. However the cause-and effect relationship between muscle and joint dysfunctions in trigger points could not be established. The purpose of this study was to investigate effects of mobilization and ischemic compression therapy on cervical range of motion and pressure pain sensitivity in participants with latent trigger point in the upper trapezius muscle. Ninety asymptomatic participants with upper trapezius latent trigger point were randomized in to 3 groups: mobilization, ischemic compression and a control. The outcomes were measured over a 2 week period. Repeated measures ANOVA showed statistically and clinically significant pre to post improvement in both the interventional groups compared to control (p<0.05). However the effect sizes between the intervention groups were small (<0.3) revealing minimal clinical detectable difference.

A Crossover Study on the Effect of Cervical Mobilization on Motor Function and Pressure Pain Threshold in Pain-Free Individuals

Objective Cervical mobilization has been shown to elicit effects on pain perception, autonomic function, and motor function in subjects who experience musculoskeletal pain. The improvement in motor function may be a direct effect of the treatment or secondary to a hypoalgesic effect. This study tested whether it is possible to alter motor function following joint mobilization in situations where motor performance is not impaired by pain. Methods Twenty-four asymptomatic subjects participated in this double-blind, controlled, within-subjects crossover study. Pressure pain thresholds and electromyographic activity of the superficial neck flexor muscles were compared with repeated-measures analysis of variance between a posteroanterior cervical mobilization, manual contact, and noncontact condition. Results The results indicate no significant change in the pressure pain threshold ( P =.846) after posteroanterior cervical mobilization. There was no significant difference in superficial neck flexor muscle activity during the craniocervical flexion test ( P =.713). Post hoc power analysis demonstrated the ability to detect a 15% difference in electromyographic activity with 70% power. Conclusion The improvement in motor function demonstrated in previous studies was not replicated, suggesting that either it is only possible to produce an effect when motor function is impaired or the change in motor function is secondary to the pain inhibitory effect of the treatment.

Immediate effect of cervical mobilization in temporomandibular disorder patients

The aim of this study was to assess the immediate effect of cervical mobilization on pain intensity and cervical range of motion in patients with temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD). Twenty-two volunteers, all females, participated in this study. The experimental and placebo groups were comprised of TMD patients with rotation at least one of the three first cervical vertebrae observed by radiographic examination, while the control group was comprised of TMD-free subjects without cervical vertebrae rotation. The results showed that there was a significant decrease in pain intensity and a significant increase in rotation and lateral flexion range of motion of volunteers of experimental group immediately after application of the cervical mobilization procedure. However, all these effects were of short duration.