The Effects of a Specific Exercise Program on Subjects With Cervicogenic Headache
Not Applicable
Recruiting
- Conditions
- Cervicogenic Headache
- Interventions
- Other: Head extension and rotation movement
- Registration Number
- NCT05500378
- Lead Sponsor
- Florida Gulf Coast University
- Brief Summary
This study explores with the use of MSK Ultrasound imaging if the obliquus capitis minor and the rectus capitis major can be contracted with specific exercises.
- Detailed Description
This study explores if a subject with the neck in full maximal flexion is able to selective contract the the obliquus capitis minor and the rectus capitis major by head extension and rotation while maintaining the spine position. MSK Ultrasound imaging will be used to measure changes both in length and width.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- RECRUITING
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 40
Inclusion Criteria
- No history of surgery, No current neck pain, Being able to move the neck actively, being able to read English, between ages 18-65
Exclusion Criteria
- Neck pain, History of surgery, unable to move the head into extension, outside age requirements, unable to read English
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- SINGLE_GROUP
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description neck extension group Head extension and rotation movement Neck extension group
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method MSK US image The change in muscle length and diameter will be measured during head movement Assessment of change in width and length of target muscles
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Florida Gulf Coast University
đŸ‡ºđŸ‡¸Fort Myers, Florida, United States