Health Condition 1: M00-M99- Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Motor Control Training for Deep neck Extensors: Group 1 will receive Motor Control Strengthening for Deep neck Extensors for six weeks
Control Intervention1: Isometric neck strengthenin
Sponsors
None
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1 BMI: 18.5-24.9 kg/m2 2 Subjects with diagnosed cases of Cervicogenic Headache. 3 Subjects fulfilling the diagnostic criteria given by the International Headache Society 4 Subjects with weakness of Deep neck extensors 5. Presence of a combination of the following cervical musculoskeletal impairments. a. Restricted cervical extension range of motion. b. Painful upper cervical joint dysfunction (C0-C4). c. Impaired craniocervical flexion test.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1 History of Whiplash 2 Any History of cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine injury 3 Any previous surgery on the cervical Spine. 4 Headache accompanied by nausea, vomiting and photo/phonophobia (Feature of Migraine) 5 Upper Cervical Radiculopathy 6 Subjects with a history of psychiatric disorder. 7 Signs of nerve root involvement 8 Showing signs of 5 Dâ??s and three Nâ??s
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Muscle Endurance MVIC amplitude RMS & deep and superficial muscle contraction ratio Timepoint: Baseline 2nd week 4th week 6th week | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Neck Pain Headache Intensity & Frequency Functional disability Timepoint: Baseline 2nd week 4th week 6th week | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Chitra Kataria
Indian Spinal Injuries Centre Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences
Outcome results
None listed