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Thrust Manipulation, Electric Dry Needling and Exercise Vs. Non-thrust Mobilization, Soft-Tissue Mobilization, Exercise and TENS for Tension Type Headache Sufferers
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
Age
18 - 65 years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No
Maller and Swoverland Orthopedic PT
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States
Start Date
October 31, 2020
Primary Completion Date
May 1, 2026
Completion Date
May 1, 2026
Last Updated
May 18, 2025
110
ESTIMATED participants
Thrust Manipulation, Electric Dry Needling and Exercise
OTHER
Non-thrust Mobilization, Soft-Tissue Mobilization, Exercise and TENS
OTHER
Lead Sponsor
Alabama Physical Therapy & Acupuncture
Collaborators
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