Musculoskeletal Diseases
Conditions
Interventions
Suboccipital trigger point progressive pressure release
Sponsors
Cairo university
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1) Subjects of both genders ranging in age from 18-30 years old. 2) Subjects having craniovertebral angle < 52°. 3) Participant had to be suffering from tension-type headaches. The diagnostic criteria for tension-type headaches, according to the International Headache Society are: A) Headaches lasting anywhere from 30 minutes to 7 days B) At least two of the following characteristics: • A pressing or tightening (non pulsating) quality around the head - Mild to moderate intensity • Bilateral location • No aggravation from walking stairs or similar routine activities C) Absence of the following: • Nausea or vomiting • Phonophobia and photophobia; however, one may be present but not both.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Subjects who have: 1) A history of cervical trauma or surgery. 2) Complaints of dizziness. 3) Complaints of radicular pain. 4) Pathology in the spine or the upper limbs.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| craniovertebral angle measurement;tension type headache measurement | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| cervical range of motion;pain pressure threshold | — |
Countries
Egypt
Contacts
Public ContactMahmoud Ibrahim
Lecturer of Physical Therapy Basic Science Department
Outcome results
None listed