Efficacy of Fascia Exercises in Migraine Patients

Launched by ANKARA YILDIRIM BEYAZIT UNIVERSITY · Jan 26, 2024

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Migraine, which is characterized by attacks and many accompanying symptoms, negatively affects the quality of life of patients. Although different methods have been tried for migraine, there is no definitive treatment approach yet. The aim of this study is to examine the effect of fascia exercises as a new approach on the symptoms and complaints of migraine patients.

The study was completed with 30 volunteer migraine patients. Participants were divided into two groups in a randomized controlled manner. While head-neck and breathing exercises were applied to the control group, fascial patte...

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • having a diagnosis of migraine for at least one year
• • between the ages of 18-65 years,
• • having migraine attacks at least 5 days a month,
• • having a history of migraine starting under the age of 50,
• • giving informed written consent to participate in the study
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • headache due to organic or secondary causes (history of subarachnoid or cerebral hemorrhage, hypertension, cerebral embolism or thrombosis),
• • receiving acupuncture treatment in the last 6 months,
• • history of bleeding diathesis or receiving anticoagulant treatment,
• • being pregnant or lactating,
• • history of malignancy,
• • having a diagnosis of depression or receiving antidepressant treatment,
• • caffeine consumption in the last 4 hours,
• • tobacco use in the last 48 hours,
• • drug and alcohol use in the last week,
• • eating within 2 hours prior to the test,
• • being unable to move independently,
• • having an uncontrolled medical condition,
• • chronic cardiovascular disease,
• • recent surgery,
• • symptoms of somatic dysfunction,
• • musculoskeletal injuries,
• • any medication that interferes with the autonomic nervous system or immune system (e.g., beta blockers, steroids, or TNF-a inhibitors)
• • any medical condition that affects the autonomic nervous system or immune system