Effects of Electroacupuncture and Myofascial Release on Headache
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Abstract
Description
The 19 individuals who were referred to Bahçeşehir University's Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation at the School of Health Sciences, with TTH, and who were 18 years of age and older, were recruited for the study. The individuals were randomly allocated into electroacupuncture and myofascial release groups with the Research Randomizer program.
Evaluation Methods A Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) to evaluate pain levels of the participants, CROM (Cervical Range of Motion) to evaluate neck ROM, Beck's Depression Inventory to evaluate depression status, Neck Pain Disability Scale to evaluate to evaluate the effect of their neck pain on the activities of the daily living Headache Diary to evaluate clinical features of the headache
Dates
Last Verified: | 09/30/2019 |
First Submitted: | 09/11/2019 |
Estimated Enrollment Submitted: | 09/12/2019 |
First Posted: | 09/15/2019 |
Last Update Submitted: | 10/21/2019 |
Last Update Posted: | 10/22/2019 |
Actual Study Start Date: | 08/04/2019 |
Estimated Primary Completion Date: | 09/25/2019 |
Estimated Study Completion Date: | 10/21/2019 |
Condition or disease
Intervention/treatment
Procedure: electroacupuncture
Procedure: myofascial release
Phase
Arm Groups
Arm | Intervention/treatment |
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Active Comparator: electroacupuncture The individuals in the electroacupuncture group were administered the therapy by a certified acupuncturist. Two Shenlong acupuncture needles were inserted in each of the trapezius and levator scapulae muscles at intervals of 0-3 mm and clips were attached to their ends. Afterwards, an electrical current of 2 mA and 60 Hz was administered using the Enraf Nonius Sonoplus 492 (OPTOMED) device for 20 minutes. | Procedure: electroacupuncture An electrical current of 2 mA and 60 Hz was administered using the Enraf Nonius Sonoplus 492 (OPTOMED) device for 20 minutes. All the treatments were performed for 2 sessions per week for 3 weeks. Both groups were given a home program involving neck stretching and posture exercises. The exercises were to be performed at least two times a day in two sets of fifteen repetitions. |
Active Comparator: myofascial release Firstly, longitudinal stretching was done with forearm to the muscles in the person's neck in order to relax. Afterwards, the researcher placed one hand under the person's head and placed their fingertips on the muscles under the occipital bone in the neck area. The researcher applied lateral flexion to the neck with one hand while placing the other hand on the trapezius and levator scapulae muscles and then stretched the muscles with friction massage. After this step, the participant's neck was guided back into a neutral position and the pinching technique was applied to the muscles. During the administration of therapies, the trigger points on muscles were identified and friction was applied to these sites until a loosening could be felt. The myofascial release sessions concluded with the administration of the friction massage technique once again to the muscles. | Procedure: myofascial release longitudinal stretching, friction massage and pinching technique, All the treatments were performed for 2 sessions per week for 3 weeks. Both groups were given a home program involving neck stretching and posture exercises. The exercises were to be performed at least two times a day in two sets of fifteen repetitions. |
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study | 18 Years To 18 Years |
Sexes Eligible for Study | All |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers | Yes |
Criteria | Inclusion Criteria: - Indiviuals with cervical tension headache - aged 18 years or older - Accepting voluntary participation in the study Exclusion Criteria: - Epilepsy seizures, - Heart disease - Pacemaker, - Patients with a history of stroke |
Outcome
Primary Outcome Measures
1. Change from Baseline Pain Intensity at Three Weeks [3 weeks]
2. Change from Baseline Headache Intensity at Three Weeks [3 weeks]
3. Change from Baseline Range of Motion of the Neck at Three Weeks [3 weeks]
4. Change from Baseline Depression Status at Three Weeks [3 weeks]