《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2013, Vol. 19 ›› Issue (11): 1072-1073.

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Efficacy of Cervical Collar on Cervical Hypertension

PING Xiang-hua, ZHOU Jun, XU Guan-jun.
  

  1. The Third People's Hospital of Jiujiang,Jiujiang 332000, Jiangxi, China
  • Received:2013-02-28 Revised:2013-02-24 Published:2013-11-25 Online:2013-11-25

Abstract: Objective To observe the effect of cervical collar on cervical hypertension. Methods 98 patients with cervical hypertension were divided into two groups. The treatment group (n=50) wore the cervical collar, and the control group accepted massage and traction. Results 52.0% of the treatment group were cured, and 92.0% improved, which were 41.7% and 75.0% in control group respectively (P<0.05). The blood pressure reduced in the treatment group after treatment, and was less than those in the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion Cervical collar is effective on cervical hypertension.

Key words: cervical hypertension, cervical collar, blood pressure