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IMPACT OF PHYSIOTHERAPEUTIC INTERVENTION ALONG WITH ERGONOMIC MODIFICATION IN THE MANAGEMENT OF CERVICAL RADICULOPATHY: A CASE STUDY

Author(s) Dr. Udaybhan Singh Rajpoot
Country India
Abstract ABSTRACT

Background: Cervical radiculopathy is a common cervical spine disorder as a result of the compression of nerve roots leading to pain on the neck, spreading to the upper limb, alterations in sensation, muscle weakness, restricted neck movement, and functional impairment. It is of major influence in quality of life, especially to the middle aged and office workers in bad posture and being overly inactive. Physiotherapy has an important role in its conservative treatment, and ergonomic interventions may aid in the improvement of the treatment outcomes.

Case Presentation: The case was introduced by the 48-year-old man who works in the administrative office and has acute cervical pain with a right upper limb location and a tingling effect and functional limitation of activities of daily living. The pain was rated as 9/10 using numerical pain rating scale (NPRS). Hypothesis Clinical Examination revealed Forward head posture, C4-C5 tenderness, loss of cervical range of motion and positive Upper Limb Tension Test (ULTT 1 and 3).

Intervention: The patient received a 10-day physiotherapy. Its early treatment involved traditional physiotherapy which comprised TENS, cervical range-of-motion exercises, stretching exercises as well as cervical isometrics. The limited improvement also included introducing ergonomic and posture corrective actions, which consisted of modifiability of workplace chair, adjustment of computer height, and altering sleeping position and the quality of the bed.

Outcome Measures: NPRS and cervical range of motion measured with goniometer and ULTT were used to assess the outcomes of the assessment.

Results: The pain, measured using 4 standard physiotherapy sessions (9/10 to 8/10 NPRS), and constant radiation, was improved partially. It resulted in a significant change when ergonomic/postural recommendations were introduced, and the symptoms became centralised, and the pain was completely removed (0/10 NPRS) during the ninth session. The patient had been able to resume functional independence without any difficulty in the day-to-day activities.

Conclusion: As this case study has shown, physiotherapeutic treatment combined with ergonomic and postural repositioning is superior to the standard physiotherapy when treating cervical radiculopathy. Rapid pain relief, functional outcomes, and quality of life can be incorporated into rehab by providing ergonomic education.

Key Words:- Cervical Radiculopathy, Physiotherapy, Ergonomics, Postural Correction, Neck Pain.
Keywords Cervical Radiculopathy, Physiotherapy, Ergonomics, Postural Correction, Neck Pain.
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 8, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On 2026-01-15
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i01.66620
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