This study will compare two methods of electrical stimulation (alternating current and direct current) as an adjunctive therapy to treating lumbosacral radiculopathy. Both types of electrical stimulation have been used in clinical practice for physical therapy, however direct current stimulation is much less common and there is less known about its impact on physical therapy outcomes. The aim of this project is to show the efficacy of a novel device, the Neubie direct current device, compared to traditional TENS unit in clinical physical therapy treatment of radiculopathy. Outcomes measured will include: pain intensity, functional status, neurological status, electrophysiological changes and patient satisfaction.
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H-Reflex
Timeframe: Pre-intervention
H-Reflex
Timeframe: 6 weeks
H-Reflex
Timeframe: 12 weeks
EMG detection of spontaneous electrical activity
Timeframe: Pre-intervention
EMG detection of spontaneous electrical activity
Timeframe: 6 weeks
EMG detection of spontaneous electrical activity
Timeframe: 12 weeks
Straight Leg Raise Test
Timeframe: Pre-intervention
Straight Leg Raise Test
Timeframe: 6 weeks
Straight Leg Raise Test
Timeframe: 12 weeks
Oswestry Disability Index
Timeframe: Pre-intervention
Oswestry Disability Index
Timeframe: 6 weeks
Oswestry Disability Index
Timeframe: 12 weeks
Numeric Pain Rating Scale
Timeframe: Pre-intervention
Numeric Pain Rating Scale
Timeframe: 6 weeks
Numeric Pain Rating Scale
Timeframe: 12 weeks