Changes and Associations Between Cervical Range of Motion, Pain, Temporomandibular Joint Range of Motion and Quality of Life in Migraineurs Applying Physical Therapy
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Migraine
- Sponsor
- Lithuanian University of Health Sciences
- Enrollment
- 19
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Goniometry for cervical range of motion
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 5 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to assess the effects of physiotherapy program and review the associations between neck movements, pain, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) movements and quality of life in individuals with migraine.
Detailed Description
Migraine is one of the most common type of headaches in the world causing the greatest disability in individuals under 50 years of age. Many different health organizations (American Headache Society etc.) recommend regular physical activity and exercise for the treatment and prevention of migraine. However, the relationship between aerobic exercise and migraine is still not completely clear. Unfortunately, a research database to validate the benefits of exercise for people with migraine is still being developed. The aim of this study is to assess the effects of physiotherapy program and review the associations between neck movements, pain, temporomandibular movements and quality of life in individuals with migraine. The study was approved by Committee on Biomedical Research Ethics of Kaunas Region (2020-06-30 No.BEC-SR(M)-266).
Investigators
Laura Smilgiene
Laura Smilgiene, physiotherapist, Lithuanian University of Health Science
Lithuanian University of Health Sciences
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Individuals diagnosed with migraine 2 or more years ago
- •Headache, occurring at least 6 times a year
- •Individuals from 18 years of age
- •Voluntary patient consent to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria
- •Neurological or psychiatric disorder
- •Visiting an orthodontist, taking muscle relaxants
- •Head or neck injury, cervical spine hernia, facial or temporomandibular injury
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Goniometry for cervical range of motion
Time Frame: Baseline to 6 weeks
Cervical flexion (45⁰), extension (35⁰) and lateral flexion (45⁰) were measured with mechanical goniometer.
Algometry for pressure pain thresholds (PPT)
Time Frame: Baseline to 6 weeks
PPT were measured in temporalis, upper trapezius and masticatory muscles with digital algometer in kg/cm²
Secondary Outcomes
- Anthropometry for TMJ(Baseline and after 6 weeks)
- Functional health and well-being - SF-36v2®(Baseline and after 6 weeks)