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Sustained Neutral Apophyseal Glides Half Rotation Technique and Gong's Mobilizations in Cervicogenic Headache

R

Riphah International University

Status

Completed

Conditions

Cervicogenic Headache

Treatments

Other: Sustained neutral apophyseal glides

Study type

Interventional

Funder types

Other

Identifiers

NCT05434468
REC/RCR&AHS/21/0133

Details and patient eligibility

About

Cervicogenic headache is a very incessant issue that is often faced by general population.Cervicogenic headache is a significant issue in patients with upper cervical dysfunction. However, its physical therapy management is a subject of debate.As the Comparative effects of SNAGs half rotation technique and Gong's mobilizations has never been investigated in patients with cervicogenic headache and neck pain , the aim of this study is to investigate the effects of these treatments on two study groups(Group A&B) respectively. This study will be a randomized clinical trial and will be conducted in D.H.Q Sahiwal . The study will be completed within the time duration of six months .Non- probability convenience sampling technique will be used to collect the data. The sample size of 30 patients will be taken in this study , aged 25-45 years, will allocate to two groups, Group A (Sustained neutral apophyseal glide half rotation technique) Group B (Gong's mobilization).cervical Sustained neutral apophyseal glide half rotation technique (SNAG) half rotation technique will be performed with the patient sitting on a chair in the erect posture. The thumb placement of therapist will be over the transverse process of C1. Then, glide will be applied ventrally with active rotation of the restricted site 10 times holding for 10 seconds with overpressure at end of the rotation with 30 second rest in between each repetition and 3 session/week for 6 weeks.Group B will be treated three times in a week for 4 weeks.Group B will get Gong's mobilization for 15-20 mins.Participants will be treated 3 times per week for 6 weeks. Pre and Post treatment readings will be taken in 1st session and 6th week respectively. Assessment will done via flexion rotation test (FRT),6-item Headache Impact scale and neck disability index. Neck Disability Index will use to examine neck pain intensity and cervicogenic headache symptoms.

Full description

Cervicogenic headache is a very incessant issue that is often faced by general population.Cervicogenic headache is a significant issue in patients with upper cervical dysfunction. However, its physical therapy management is a subject of debate.As the Comparative effects of SNAGs half rotation technique and Gong's mobilizations has never been investigated in patients with cervicogenic headache and neck pain , the aim of this study is to investigate the effects of these treatments on two study groups(Group A&B) respectively. This study will be a randomized clinical trial and will be conducted in D.H.Q Sahiwal . The study will be completed within the time duration of six months .Non- probability convenience sampling technique will be used to collect the data. The sample size of 30 patients will be taken in this study , aged 25-45 years, will allocate to two groups, Group A (Sustained neutral apophyseal glide half rotation technique) Group B (Gong's mobilization).cervical Sustained neutral apophyseal glide half rotation technique (SNAG) half rotation technique will be performed with the patient sitting on a chair in the erect posture. The thumb placement of therapist will be over the transverse process of C1. Then, glide will be applied ventrally with active rotation of the restricted site 10 times holding for 10 seconds with overpressure at end of the rotation with 30 second rest in between each repetition and 3 session/week for 6 weeks.Group B will be treated three times in a week for 4 weeks.Group B will get Gong's mobilization for 15-20 mins.Participants will be treated 3 times per week for 6 weeks. Pre and Post treatment readings will be taken in 1st session and 6th week respectively. Assessment will done via flexion rotation test (FRT),6-item Headache Impact scale and neck disability index. Neck Disability Index will use to examine neck pain intensity and cervicogenic headache symptoms. The 6-item Headache Impact Test scale will use to examine headache severity and its adverse effects on social life and functions. Flexion-Rotation Test will use to assess rotation range of motion.

Enrollment

30 patients

Sex

All

Ages

25 to 45 years old

Volunteers

No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

  • Headache with neck stiffness and pain.
  • Headache for the past 3 months at least once per week
  • Aged 25-45 years
  • Chronic neck pain for more than 3 months
  • baseline NDI score of atleast

Exclusion criteria

  • Physiotherapy or chiropractic treatment in the past 3 months
  • Headache with autonomic involvement, dizziness, or visual disturbance
  • Congenital conditions of the cervical spine
  • Contraindication to manipulative therapy
  • Involvement in litigation or compensation
  • Inability to tolerate the flexion-rotation test

Trial design

Primary purpose

Treatment

Allocation

Randomized

Interventional model

Parallel Assignment

Masking

None (Open label)

30 participants in 2 patient groups

Sustained neutral apophyseal glides group
Experimental group
Description:
Sustained neutral apophyseal glides will apply on this group.
Treatment:
Other: Sustained neutral apophyseal glides
Gong mobilization
Experimental group
Description:
mobilization technique
Treatment:
Other: Sustained neutral apophyseal glides

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