Migraine, Myofascial Trigger Point Pain, Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to assess the effects of physiotherapy program and review the associations between neck movements, pain, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) movements and quality of life in individuals with migraine.
Detailed description
Migraine is one of the most common type of headaches in the world causing the greatest disability in individuals under 50 years of age. Many different health organizations (American Headache Society etc.) recommend regular physical activity and exercise for the treatment and prevention of migraine. However, the relationship between aerobic exercise and migraine is still not completely clear. Unfortunately, a research database to validate the benefits of exercise for people with migraine is still being developed. The aim of this study is to assess the effects of physiotherapy program and review the associations between neck movements, pain, temporomandibular movements and quality of life in individuals with migraine. The study was approved by Committee on Biomedical Research Ethics of Kaunas Region (2020-06-30 No.BEC-SR(M)-266).
Interventions
OTHERAerobic exercise and exercise for TMJ
Aerobic exercise
OTHERAerobic exercise at home
Aerobic exercise
Sponsors
Lithuanian University of Health Sciences
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Masking description
Participants were divided into intervention group and control group.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
37 Years to 50 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Individuals diagnosed with migraine 2 or more years ago * Headache, occurring at least 6 times a year * Individuals from 18 years of age * Voluntary patient consent to participate in the study
Exclusion criteria
* Neurological or psychiatric disorder * Visiting an orthodontist, taking muscle relaxants * Head or neck injury, cervical spine hernia, facial or temporomandibular injury
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Goniometry for cervical range of motion | Baseline to 6 weeks | Cervical flexion (45⁰), extension (35⁰) and lateral flexion (45⁰) were measured with mechanical goniometer. |
| Algometry for pressure pain thresholds (PPT) | Baseline to 6 weeks | PPT were measured in temporalis, upper trapezius and masticatory muscles with digital algometer in kg/cm² |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Anthropometry for TMJ | Baseline and after 6 weeks | TMJ range of motion was measured with a centimeter before and after physiotherapy |
| Functional health and well-being - SF-36v2® | Baseline and after 6 weeks | Quality of life was assessed with the SF-36 questionnaire. Measure is divided into 8 subscales: Physical Functioning, Activity Limitation due to Physical Ailments, General Health, Vitality, Social Functioning, Activity Limitation due to Emotional Problems, General Mental Health and Health Transition. Answers were scored (total score 100) and a higher total score meant a better quality of life. |
Countries
Lithuania
Outcome results
None listed