Comparing the Effects of the Graston Tool and Neuromuscular Reeducation in Reducing Cervical Headache.
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- Enrollment
- 30
- Locations
- 2
- Primary Endpoint
- Change from Baseline in pain on 10 points on Numeric Pain Rating Scale at 4th week
Study Overview
Brief Summary
Patients suffering from Cervicogenic headache have restricted range of motion and pain which in turn causes functional disability and reduced quality of life. The aim of this research was to determine the effects of Graston technique to improve range of motion, function, and reduction of pain and in patients having Cervicogenic headache
Detailed Description
A randomized controlled trial in which Graston Technique and Neuromuscular Re-education technique would be applied on patients presenting with cervicogenic headaches by using different tools and the changes would be examined pre and post intervention. The participants fulfilling inclusion criteria would be randomly allocated to two groups. Both groups received different protocols and will be assessed on data collection tool on their first and last visit using Goniometer, Headache Disability Index (HDI), Neck pain Disability Index (NDI) and Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS). Participants of both groups will be pre-tested before the application of interventional techniques and post-tested after the application of respective intervention.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Crossover
- Primary Purpose
- Treatment
- Masking
- Single (Participant)
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 20 Years to 50 Years (Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria
- •Age: Minimum 20years- Maximum 50 years (Male/Female)
- •Unilateral pain
- •Neck stiffness and ROM restrictions
- •Pain exacerbated by posture and neck movements
- •Pain effecting QOL
- •Positive flexion-rotation test
Exclusion Criteria
- •Headache not of cervical origin
- •Congenital condition of cervical spine
- •Headache with autonomic involvement, dizziness or visual impairment
- •Inability to tolerate the flexion rotation test
- •Conditions contraindicated for graston technique
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Change from Baseline in pain on 10 points on Numeric Pain Rating Scale at 4th week
Time Frame: Baseline and 4th week
The Numeric Pain Rating Scale, is a validated, self reported tool assessing average pain intensity over period of last 24 hours. Possible pain ranges from 0( No pain) to 10 (Worst pain). Change= (Week 4 Score - Baseline Score )
Change from Baseline in pain on 27 items on Headache Disability Index at 4th week
Time Frame: Baseline and 4th week
Headache Disability Index is a 27 items questionnaire that identify the limitations experienced due to headache. It includes questions to identify the frequency ranges from one per month, more than one but less than four per months, more than one per week and intensity of headache ranges from mild to moderate and to severe.
Change from Baseline in pain on 10 items on Neck Disability Index at 4th week
Time Frame: Baseline and 4th week
Neck Pain Disability Index is a 10 items questionnaire that identify the functional status of patients based on their conditions. it includes questions related to pain, personal care, reading, lifting, headaches, driving, sleeping , work, focus and leisure.
Secondary Outcomes
No secondary outcomes reported