Comparison of Efficacy of Myofascial Release and Positional Release Therapy in Tension Type Headache
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2014, Vol 2, Issue 9
Abstract
Study objectives: Comparison of efficacy of Myofascial release and positional release therapy in tension type headache. Design: Comparative study. Setting: All the subjects were included from various clinics, hospitals and community in dehradun. Method: Total of 28 subjects was recruited for study on the basis of inclusion and exclusion criteria after signing the informed consent form. Subjects were divided into two groups (A= MFR and B= PRT), Outcome Measures: Visual analog scale (VAS), Headache disability index (HDI). Result: Result of the study shows that although positional release therapy were significantly effective but MFR was found to be more effective than the PRT in reducing pain and disability in patient with tension type headache. Conclusion: The present study concluded that both the technique is effective in improving the pain and disability in subjects with TTH. The study highlights that myofascial release technique is better choice of treatment in improving pain and disability in subjects with sub occipital muscle trigger point in tension type headache.
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Dr. L. Rameshor Singh
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