A Study to Compare the Efficacy of MFR along with Conventional Therapy v/s Conventional Therapy alone in the Management of Cervicogenic Headache Shrivastava Surabhi*, Physiotherapist, Srivastava Namrata, Assistant Professor, Joshi Sneha, Assistant Professor Career Institute of Medical Science, Department of Physiotherapy, Bhopal *Corresponding author: Dr. Surabhi Shrivastava (PT) Designations-Physiotherapist. Address-MIG Dx. A 84 Katata Hills, Near Bagmugalia Extension Bhopal (M.P).-462043, Email id-shrivastava.surabhi.ss@gmail.com
Online published on 28 September, 2015. Abstract Objective This study was conducted to compare the efficacy of MFR along with conventional therapy v/s conventional therapy alone in the management of cervicogenic headache. Study Design Experimental study design. Subjects 30 patients between the age group of 25–45 years having cervicogenic headache were selected as per the inclusion and exclusion criterion. Procedure In this study 30 subjects who met the inclusion criteria, were explained about the study protocol and after obtaining informed consent from them, they were randomized into two groups-control group and experimental group. Subjects in control group received only conventional therapy which included-moist pack for 10 minutes followed by stretching of the cervical muscles, and strengthening of deep cervical flexors. This was followed by postural correction. Experimental group subjects received conventional therapy followed by MFR for 3 minutes. 6 weeks of training were given, 5 times a week. Headache severity, intensity were monitored before starting the treatment and then after 6 weeks. Outcomes measures were VAS and NDI. Result No preexisting group differences were found during the pretest evaluation. Subjects receiving MFR along with conventional therapy showed reduction in symptoms with an improvement in the quality of life. Conclusion The results indicate that MFR with conventional therapy is more effective than conventional therapy alone in the management of CGH. Top Keywords Cervicogenic headache (CGH), Myofascial Release (MFR). Top |