The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of nerve gliding exercises on pain, cervical range of motion, joint position sense, grip strength, functional status and quality of life in individuals with cervical radiculopathy.
Who can participate
Age range18 Years – 55 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Have been diagnosed with cervical radiculopathy by a specialist physician
* Have disc herniation at the C5-C6, C6-C7 or C7-T1 level according to imaging (magnetic resonance imaging, MRI) findings (in the bulging or protrusion stage)
* Have unilateral nerve root involvement
Exclusion Criteria:
* Predominance of primary peripheral entrapment neuropathy (carpal/cubital/radial tunnel, etc.)
* Multiple nerve root involvement
* Progressive neurological deficit
* History of trauma or surgery to the cervical and upper extremity region
* Systemic disease contraindicating exercise
* Pregnancy
* Manual therapy, injection, or regular physiotherapy applied to the cervical region within the last 3 months
* Cognitive/psychiatric condition preventing compliance with the assessment protocol