Tension type headache.
Conditions
Interventions
Muscle Energy Technique on upper trapezius The patient places in a moderate opposed exertion (20% of the accessible solidarity) to convey the decent shoulder to the ear (a shrug movement) and the ear
Sponsors
Medcare International Hospital
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 48 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients of both gender of age 18-40 years with diagnosis of ETTH and CTTH were included At least 10 episodes occurring on =1 day per month for at least 3 months Headache episodes lasting from 30 minutes to 7 days
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients with Headache that is aggravated by head movements, musculoskeletal and metabolic disorders with symptoms homogenous to headache (rheumatoid arthritis), previous neck trauma, Vertigo, dizziness, arterial hypertension, Malignancy, infection, trauma, bone deformities were excluded from the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain. Timepoint: baseline, 4th and 8th weeks since intervention. Method of measurement: Numerical pain Rating scale (NPRS).;Range of motion. Timepoint: baseline, 4th and 8th weeks since intervention. Method of measurement: Inclinometer is used to assess cervical range of motion.;Functional level. Timepoint: baseline, 4th and 8th weeks since intervention. Method of measurement: Headache disability index and headache impact test. | — |
Countries
Pakistan
Contacts
Public ContactDr Akhtar
Medcare International Hospital
Outcome results
None listed