The purpose of this research is to compare two different approaches for treating patients with tension-type headaches: thrust Manipulation, electric dry Needling and exercise Vs. non-thrust mobilization, soft-tissue mobilization, exercise and TENS. Physical therapists commonly use all of these techniques to treat tension-type headaches. This study is attempting to find out if one treatment strategy is more effective than the other.
Patient will tension-type headaches will be randomized to receive 2 sessions per week for 6 weeks (up to 8-12 sessions total) of either: 1. thrust Manipulation, electric dry Needling and exercise or 2. non-thrust mobilization, soft-tissue mobilization, exercise and TENS
Condition | Tension-Type Headache |
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Treatment | Thrust Manipulation, Electric Dry Needling and Exercise, Non-thrust Mobilization, Soft-Tissue Mobilization, Exercise and TENS |
Clinical Study Identifier | NCT04609709 |
Sponsor | Alabama Physical Therapy & Acupuncture |
Last Modified on | 14 April 2022 |
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