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Comparing the Effects of the Graston Tool and Neuromuscular Reeducation in Reducing Cervical Headache.
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Garston tool and Neuromuscular Re-education for Cervicogenic Headache. Completed, enrolled 30 participants across 1 site.
Detailed 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
Study Details
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Interventions
GT group protocol included the use application of IASTM along with the application of ice therapy at the end of the session. Using the Graston instrument, 20 strokes per minute proximal to distal and 20 strokes per minute distal to proximal for a period of 3 minutes were given over the painful area. Baseline values were recorded for demographics evaluation and episodes of pain onsets. The assessment of patients was done at the initial and last visit before the completion of the treatment program. Three treatment sessions per week were given to each patient for a total of four weeks.
General stretching and strengthening exercises for the neck muscles. The protocol of treatment for the NMR group included the use of the Neuromuscular re-education soft tissue mobilization technique (NMR) followed by active movements of the patient.