Cervicogenic Headache
Conditions
Keywords
CGH, SCS, METs
Brief summary
The primary objective of this study is to compare effects of SCS and METs on reduction of neck pain intensity and improvement in functional disability in individuals with CGH. The secondary objective is to assess the impact of both techniques on ROM in cervical spine
Interventions
OTHERStrain-counterstrain
This is a technique that uses gentle body positioning passively to treat muscles and joints pain. So, this can be effective for neck pain in patients with CGH
This technique uses patient's own muscles to treat muscles and joint restrictions. So, this technique can be prove affective for neck pain and limited range in patients with CGH
Sponsors
University of Faisalabad
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Intervention model description
There will be two groups. Each group will receive different treatment techniques.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
20 Years to 60 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* participants who fulfill the criteria of international headache society.
Exclusion criteria
* participants who have cervicogenic headache after cervical injury or head surgery.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Visual analogue scale | 3 weeks | To check pain intensity |
| Neck disability index | 3 weeks | To check functional disability |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Goniometer | 3 weeks | To measure range of motion |
Contacts
Primary ContactKinza Fatima KFatima, MS physical therapy
Outcome results
None listed