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Paper Title: A Comparative Study on the Effectiveness of Ultrasound Therapy (US) With Conventional Therapy versus Combination Therapy (Interferential Therapy (IFT) + Ultrasound Therapy(US)) with Conventional Therapy in the Management of Cervicalgia.
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Abstract: Introduction : Cervicalgia (neck pain) is a common musculoskeletal condition linked to poor posture, muscle imbalances, stress, and sedentary lifestyles. Physiotherapy management includes pain relief, mobility restoration, and prevention through manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, posture correction, and ergonomic advice. Electrotherapy modalities, such as Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS), Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF), Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS), Ultrasound Therapy (US), and Interferential Therapy (IFT), are used to alleviate pain, reduce muscle spasms, and promote healing. Combining IFT and ultrasound therapy enhances pain relief and tissue recovery by addressing neurological and musculoskeletal aspects of neck pain. However, research on their combined effects remains limited. Methodology : Patients with chronic non-radiating neck pain were screened for eligibility, provided informed consent, and underwent baseline assessments, including pain intensity (DVPRS) and neck range of motion (goniometer). Treatment interventions included conventional therapy (Group I & II) with neck stretching (flexion, extension, side bending, rotation), strengthening exercises (isometric holds, chin tucks, scapular retractions, shoulder shrugs), and postural correction advice for sitting, standing, sleeping, and device use. Group I received Ultrasound therapy (1 MHz, 1 W/cm², continuous mode) for 5 minutes per session, five times per week for two weeks. Group II received Combination Therapy, where a single Interferential Therapy (IFT) electrode was placed around the neck alongside Ultrasound (US) applied to the pain site (3 MHz, 1 W/cm², pulsed mode). IFT was set at a 4000 Hz carrier frequency with a 90–120 Hz beat frequency, both applied simultaneously for 10 minutes. Treatment lasted 10 sessions over two weeks, enhancing pain relief and recovery. At the end of the treatment, each patient was re-evaluated for pain reduction and neck range of motion (ROM) using the Defense and Veterans Pain Rating Scale (DVPRS) and a goniometer. Patients receiving Ultrasound and Combination Therapy were compared to their baseline measurements. Result : Statistical analysis utilized parametric tests as the data followed a normal distribution. Both groups showed a statistically significant reduction in pain levels (p < 0.05) as measured by DVPRS scores. The paired t-test revealed that Group I had a mean pain reduction of 3.73 ± 0.90 (t = 16.04, p < 0.05), while Group II showed a greater reduction of 4.67 ± 1.23 (t = 14.09, p < 0.05). An independent t-test comparing the two groups demonstrated that Group II achieved significantly greater pain relief (t = 3.06, p = 0.0025). Similarly, both groups exhibited significant improvements in neck ROM across all movement parameters (p < 0.05). However, independent t-tests confirmed that Group II had significantly greater increases in ROM compared to Group I (p < 0.05 for all 8 movement parameters), with the largest improvements observed in lateral rotation (t = 3.42, p = 0.0010) and lateral flexion (t = 2.95, p = 0.0030). These findings indicate that while both treatments are effective, Combination Therapy (IFT + US) provides superior pain relief and greater enhancement of neck ROM than Ultrasound Therapy alone. Conclusion : The study concludes that both Ultrasound Therapy and Combination Therapy (IFT + US) significantly reduce pain and improve neck range of motion (ROM) in patients with cervicalgia. However, Combination Therapy proved to be more effective, showing greater pain reduction and ROM improvements compared to Ultrasound Therapy alone.
Keywords: cervicalgia, neck pain, Ultrasonic Therapy, Interferential Therapy, Combination Therapy, conventional therapy
Cite Article: "A Comparative Study on the Effectiveness of Ultrasound Therapy (US) With Conventional Therapy versus Combination Therapy (Interferential Therapy (IFT) + Ultrasound Therapy(US)) with Conventional Therapy in the Management of Cervicalgia.", International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation (www.ijrti.org), ISSN:2456-3315, Vol.11, Issue 2, page no.b99-b109, February-2026, Available :http://www.ijrti.org/papers/IJRTI2602113.pdf
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