Manipulation and Dry Needling in Patients With Cervicogenic Headache and WAD II
Upper Cervical Spine Manipulation and Dry Needling Versus Conventional Physical Therapy in Patients With Cervicogenic Headache and Type II Whiplash Associated Disorder: a Multi-center Randomized Clinical Trial
Alabama Physical Therapy & Acupuncture
120 participants
Jul 20, 2024
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The purpose of this research is to compare two different approaches for treating patients with cervicogenic headaches associated with type II whiplash associated disorder: non-thrust mobilization and exercise versus thrust manipulation and dry needling. Physical therapists commonly use all of these techniques to treat cervicogenic headaches. This study is attempting to find out if one treatment strategy is more effective than the other.
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Interventions
HVLA thrust manipulation to upper cervical and upper thoracic regions. Dry needling to cervicothoracic and craniofacial regions. Up to 8 treatment sessions over 4 weeks.
Non-thrust mobilization and exercise to upper cervical and upper thoracic regions. Up to 8 treatment sessions over 4 weeks.
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NCT06502951