Comparison of Myofascial Release and Mulligan Concept Techniques in Patients With Cervicogenic Headache

Launched by ISTANBUL MEDIPOL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL · Nov 13, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at two types of physical therapy techniques—Mulligan Concept and myofascial release—to see how well they help people with cervicogenic headaches, which are headaches caused by issues in the neck. The researchers want to find out if these treatments can improve various aspects of life for participants, including reducing pain, improving strength and movement in the neck, and decreasing the need for medication.

To participate, individuals need to be between 25 and 60 years old, have been diagnosed with cervicogenic headaches for more than three months, and experience neck pain along with their headaches. Participants will receive either the Mulligan Concept or myofascial release therapy three times a week for four weeks and will keep track of their symptoms and medication use. This study is currently recruiting participants, and it aims to provide valuable insights into effective treatments for cervicogenic headaches.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Having been diagnosed with cervicogenic headache according to the International Classification of Headache Disorder-III diagnostic criteria
• • Having been diagnosed with cervicogenic headache for more than 3 months
• • Having a headache accompanying neck pain
• • Having restricted neck joint movement according to the Flexion-Rotation Test
• • Having pain between 3 and 8 according to the Visual Analog Scale
• • Being between 25-60 years of age
• • Agreeing to participate in the study voluntarily
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Previous cervical surgery
• • Previous cervical trauma
• • Having received diagnosis-related physiotherapy in the last 6 months
• • Diagnosis of tumor or cancer
• • Having other types of headache
• • Serious cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, hematological, metabolic, neurological or mental disease
• • Being pregnant or breastfeeding
• • Having red flags for manual therapy
• • Dizziness with headache, visual disturbance
• • Congenital cervical disorder
• • Rheumatoid arthritis, cervical spondylolisthesis, cervical instability, infection