The Efficacy of Manual Therapy and Pressure Biofeedback Guided Strength Training on Pain and Functional Limitations
Cervicogenic Headache
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Cervicogenic Headache focused on measuring Pressure biofeedback, Deep cervical flexor muscles, Muscle Strengthening, Manual therapy, Pain, Disability
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Individual with a diagnosed case of cervicogenic headache with unilateral head pain without side shift or bilateral head pain with a dominant side that hurts more than the other side, sustained awkward head positioning, external pressure over the upper cervical or occipital region on the symptomatic side. Aged between 25 and 50 years Patients with recurrent CGH and chronic mechanical neck discomfort that has persisted for longer than three months. A positive cervical flexion rotation test. Exclusion Criteria: a negative cervical flexion rotation test. Subjects had a history of any of the following conditions: a fractured vertebral column or previous surgery on it; spinal stenosis; a prolapsed disc; temporomandibular joint dysfunction or headaches involving the autonomic nervous system; vertigo or visual disturbance; or a congenital condition of the cervical spine. Showed non-cooperation
Sites / Locations
- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of applied Medical Science, King Saud University
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
Group 1
Group 2
Thirty participants randomly allocated to group 1. All the participants received a pressure biofeedback guided deep cervical flexor muscle strength training along wth conventional intervention.
Thirty participants randomly allocated to group 2. All the participants received a manual therapy along wth conventional intervention.