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Evaluation of the effects of different forms of physiotherapy in cervical pain
Goldie I, Landquist A
Scandinavian Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine 1970;2(2):117-121
clinical trial
3/10 [Eligibility criteria: No; Random allocation: No; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: No; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: Yes; Adequate follow-up: Yes; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: No; Point estimates and variability: Yes. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed*

73 patients suffering from cervical pain with irradiation into the upper extremity have been divided into 3 groups at random one receiving isometric muscle training, the second traction and the third no physiotherapy at all. The treatments were carried out during a period of 3 weeks. The referring physician examined all patients 6 weeks after the institution of treatment without knowing which of the patients had received treatment or not. The physiotherapist also made an independent examination. The results of both examiners correlated well. Follow-up with letter questionnaires has been carried out after 6 months. Improvement in mobility and pain has been the centre of interest. The differences between the groups, are very small but a slight tendency can be traced for better results in the traction group.

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