Efficacy of Cervical Collar on Cervical Hypertension / 中国康复理论与实践

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. Re-sults 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 Cervi-cal collar is effective on cervical hypertension.