title: PT or cervical collar for cervical radiculopathy?
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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Family Medicine, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA.
authors.forename: Mariya
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Dmytriv
authors.forename: Kate
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Rowland
authors.forename: Thomas
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Gavagan
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Holub
mesh_terms: D000700:Analgesics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007103:Immobilization / Q000295:instrumentation*; D009989:Orthotic Devices / Q000191:economics; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities / Q000191:economics; D011843:Radiculopathy / Q000628:therapy*; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D012146:Rest
chemical_list: D000700:Analgesics