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Manual Techniques in Cervicogenic Headache

NCT04954716 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 20

Last updated 2021-08-24

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Summary

This project will explore the effect of deep friction massage and post isometric relaxation techniques in Cervicogenic headache. The population sample will be 20 divided randomly into two groups by Lottery method. Then i will collect data from central hospital, Gujranwala. One group will be treated with a deep friction massage technique thrice a week for 3 weeks. Another group will be treated with a post isometric relaxation technique thrice a week for 3 weeks. Both groups will receive a heating pad and neck isometric as baseline treatment. Baseline measurements are taken by an inclinometer. After a treatment plan, the group will be assessed again and post-treatment measured values will be compared with the pretest values. Subjects will be asked to come for follow-up after 4 weeks. The follow-up will show which technique is more effective in subjects having Cervicogenic headaches. Both the techniques used are non-invasive and having minimum side effects. This project will help Physical Therapy Practitioner to explore which technique is more useful to treat Cervicogenic headaches.

Conditions

  • Cervicogenic Headache

Interventions

OTHER

Deep Neck Flexor Massage

Deep friction massage is a specific connective tissue massage that was given across the affected fibers.The therapist's fingers and patient's skin must move as one, otherwise moving subcutaneous fascia against muscle or ligament could lead to blister formation or subcutaneous bruising.The friction massage must have sufficient sweep and be deep enough.

OTHER

Post-Isometric Relaxation Technique

The PIR technique is performed as follows.The hypertonic muscle is taken to a length just short of pain, or to the point where resistance to movement is first noted.A submaximal (10-20%) contraction of the hypertonic muscle is performed away from the barrier for between 5 and 10 seconds and the therapist applies resistance in the opposite direction . The patient should inhale during this effort.After the isometric contraction the patient is asked to relax and exhale while doing so.Following this a gentle stretch is applied to take up the slack till the new barrier.Starting from this new barrier, the procedure is repeated two or three times.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Riphah International University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Muhammad Sana ullah, MS · Riphah International University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
60 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2021-01-10
Primary Completion
2021-08-10
Completion
2021-08-10

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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