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Trial reportJournal of musculoskeletal & neuronal interactions2026

Effect of Kinetic Control Retraining on Neck Proprioception and Function in Cervical Radiculopathy: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Ebtesam Wafik Shehab, Nahed Ahmed Salem, Sandra Ahmed, Abdelaziz Abdelaziz Elsherif, Nagwa Ibrahim Rehab

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Trial report in Journal of musculoskeletal & neuronal interactions, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT06803134 (Effect of Kinetic Control Retraining on Neck Proprioception and Functional Outcome in Patients With Cervical Radiculopathy), which is not on this map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Effect of Kinetic Control Retraining on Neck Proprioception and Functional Outcome in Patients With Cervical Radiculopathy

TypeinterventionalSponsorCairo UniversityRan2025 to 2025Enrolled44ConditionsCervical RadiculopathyArmsSelected physical therapy program, Kinetic control retraining
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Ebtesam Wafik ShehabDepartment of Neuromuscular Rehabilitation and its Surgeries, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Horus University, New Damietta, Egypt.
Nahed Ahmed SalemDepartment of Physical Therapy for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.
Sandra AhmedDepartment of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.
Abdelaziz Abdelaziz ElsherifDepartment of Physical Therapy for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.
Nagwa Ibrahim RehabDepartment of Physical Therapy for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.

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Abstract

objectivesCervical radiculopathy is a prevalent neuromusculoskeletal disorder which negatively impacts quality of life. Kinetic control concept indicates that the main goals of rehabilitation are to improve motor control and stabilize the cervical spine. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of kinetic control retraining on neck proprioception and function in individuals with cervical radiculopathy.

methodsA total of forty-four participants, aged 40 to 55, diagnosed with chronic unilateral cervical spondylotic radiculopathy, were randomly divided into two equal groups. The study group received kinetic control retraining along with the conventional physical therapy protocol. The control group underwent a conventional physical therapy protocol, comprising three sessions weekly for eight successive weeks. Cervical joint position error was assessed through cervical range of motion, pain levels were measured by the Visual Analogue Scale, neck-related disability was evaluated using Arabic Neck Disability Index scores, and deep neck flexor performance was tested with a pressure-biofeedback device.

resultsAfter eight weeks of intervention, statistically significant differences between groups were observed across all outcome measures, favoring the study group (P < 0.05).

conclusionKinetic Control retraining has a useful effect on managing chronic cervical radiculopathy by reducing pain and enhancing proprioception and functional abilities. CLINICALTRIALS: gov ID: NCT06803134.

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Neck PainPhysical Therapy ModalitiesProprioceptionRadiculopathyAdultCervical VertebraeFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRange of Motion, ArticularCervical PainCervical RadiculopathyKinetic ControlMotor ControlProprioception

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PMCPMC12952500

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