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PT or cervical collar for cervical radiculopathy?
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| Title: | PT or cervical collar for cervical radiculopathy? |
| Author: | Dmytriv, Marlya; Rowland, Kate; Gavagan, Thomas; Holub, David |
| Keywords: | nonsurgical approach |
| Date: | 2010-05 |
| Publisher: | Family Physicians Inquiries Network |
| Citation: | Journal of Family Practice, 59(5) 2010: 269-272. |
| Abstract: | To shorten recovery time for adults with acute cervical radiculopathy, recommend either physical therapy (PT) and a home exercise plan or a cervical collar and rest. Both are more effective than a wait-and-see strategy. Strength of recommendation B: Based on a single well-done randomized controlled trial (RCT). |
| URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/10355/7722 |
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