The Journal of Korean Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (대한정형도수물리치료학회지)

Korean Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (대한정형도수물리치료학회)
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Effects of Myofacial Release and Mulligan Technique on Pain and Disability for Cervicogenic Headache Patients

근막이완술과 Mulligan 기법이 경부성 두통환자의 통증과 기능회복에 미치는 영향

  • Jeon, Jae-Guk (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Seoul Wooridul Spine Hospital) ;
  • Kim, Myung-Jun (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Kyungdong University)
  • 전재국 (서울 우리들병원 척추건강치료실) ;
  • 김명준 (경동대학교 의료보건학부 물리치료학과)
  • Received : 2012.12.01
  • Accepted : 2012.12.17
  • Published : 2012.12.30
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Abstract

Background: Headaches arising from cervical musculoskeletal disorders are common. Conservative therapies are recommended as the choice of first treatment. Evidence to the effects of manual therapy is inconclusive and available only during the short term. There is no evidence to exercise, and no study has investigated the effect of combined therapies for cervicogenic headache. Methods: In this study, 30 participants who met the diagnostic criteria for cervicogenic headache were randomized into two groups: experimental group and control group. The experimental group was performed myofascial release (MFR), Mulligan technique and self stretching exercises. The control group was performed electrical therapy and self stretching exercises. Assessments were performed to 30 participants before and after 4 weeks therapy. The components of assessments were headache intensity(HI), headcahe duration (HD), neck pain (NP) and neck disability index (NDI). Results: After 4 weeks therapy, HI, HD, neck pain and NDI were significantly reduced in both groups (p<.01). The HI, HD, neck pain and NDI were significantly reduced in experimental group more than in the control group (p<.01). Conclusions: Manual therapy could reduce the symptoms of cervicogenic headache.

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