Effects of Electroacupuncture and Myofascial Release on Headache

NACompletedINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

19

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

August 5, 2019

Primary Completion Date

September 26, 2019

Study Completion Date

October 22, 2019

Conditions
Tension-Type Headache
Interventions
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.

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.

Trial Locations (1)

34353

Bahçeşehir University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Istanbul

All Listed Sponsors
lead

Bahçeşehir University

OTHER

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