Thoracic spine thrust manipulation for individuals with cervicogenic headache: a crossover randomized clinical trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To determine if thoracic spine manipulation (TSM) improves pain and disability in individuals with cervicogenic headache (CeH).

Methods

A randomized controlled crossover trial was conducted on 48 participants (mean age: 34.4 years) with CeH symptoms. Participants were randomized to 6 sessions of TSM or no treatment (Hold) and after 4-weeks, groups crossed over. Outcomes were collected at 4, 8 and 12 weeks and included: headache disability inventory (HDI), neck disability index (NDI), and the global rating of change (GRC). Outcomes were analyzed using a linear mixed-effects model with Bonferroni correction. Odds of achieving the minimal clinically important difference (MCID) on the GRC of +4 or greater were also calculated. Scores at 4 weeks represent the only timep

SUBMITTER: McDevitt AW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8967200 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature