RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06731114

"Additional Effects of Sternocleidomastoid Release Along With Suboccipital Muscle Release in Management of Cervicogenic Headache'


Sponsor

Foundation University Islamabad

Enrollment

54 participants

Start Date

Jul 15, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This study is a randomised control trial and the purpose of this study is to determine the "Additional effects of sternocleidomastoid release along with suboccipital muscle release in management of cervicogenic headache".


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 45 Years

Inclusion Criteria10

  • Participants will be included according to international classification of headache criteria which includes:
  • Headache with neck stiffness
  • Headache at least once a month in the last 3 months
  • Headache with at least 4 score in Numeric Pain Rating Scale(NPRS)
  • Unilateral headache with no shift of side
  • Positive flexion rotation test (Rotation restriction is greater than 10 degrees)
  • C1-C2 dysfunction
  • Headache precipitated by sustained neck movements,myofacial trigger points palpation in neck
  • Age group 18-45
  • Both male and female

Exclusion Criteria13

  • Cervical spondylosis
  • Headache of non-cervical origin
  • Dizziness or visual disturbance
  • Cervical radiculopathy/ nerve root involvement/ disc herniation
  • Cervical instability/ fracture
  • Vertebrobasilar insufficiency
  • Thoracic outlet syndrome
  • Cervical spine surgery
  • Cervical spondylolisthesis
  • Spinal infection or tumors
  • Osteoporosis
  • meningitis
  • subarachnoid hemorrhage

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Interventions

PROCEDURESuboccipital muscle release

Suboccipital muscle release.6 consecutive sessions for 2 weeks • Frequency:( 3mins 3 reps) 9 mins .12 sessions in total

PROCEDUREConventional physical therapy

TENS and hot pack for 10 mins 6 days a week for consecutive 2 weeks

PROCEDURESternocleidomastoid release

Frequency: 5 mins of SCM release and 9 mins (3 mins 3 reps )of suboccipital release. 12 sessions in total.


Locations(1)

Foundation University College of Physical Therapy

Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan

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