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Correlation Between Cervical Deep Flexors Endurance and Proprioception Function in Cervical Radiculopathy
Sponsor: Delta University for Science and Technology
Summary
In cervical radiculopathy, reduced endurance of the deep cervical flexor muscles is associated with impaired cervical proprioception. This relationship reflects altered sensorimotor control due to muscle dysfunction and neural compromise, emphasizing the need for deep flexor endurance training in rehabilitation.
Official title: Correlation Between Endurance and Proprioception Function in Cervical Radiculopathy
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
30 Years - 45 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
80
Start Date
2026-01-01
Completion Date
2026-03-01
Last Updated
2026-01-06
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
cevical range of motion device
Cervical proprioception was evaluated using the Cervical Range of Motion (CROM) device by assessing joint position sense (JPS). With the participant seated in an upright position, the CROM device was securely fitted to the head. The patient was instructed to actively move the head from a neutral starting position into a specific direction (flexion, extension, rotation, or lateral flexion), then return to the perceived neutral position with eyes closed. The difference between the starting neutral position and the repositioned angle was recorded as the joint position error (JPE), measured in degrees. Multiple trials were performed for each movement direction, and the mean JPE value was calculated. Higher JPE values indicated poorer cervical proprioceptive accuracy. The CROM device is considered a reliable and valid clinical tool for quantifying cervical proprioception in patients with cervical radiculopathy.