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The relative effectiveness of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (Ibuprofen®) and a taping method (Kinesio Taping® Method) in the treatment of episodic tension-type headachesHenry, Justin Michael January 2009 (has links)
Dissertation submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for a Masters Degree in Technology: Chiropractic, Durban University of Technology, 2009. / Headaches are one of the most common clinical conditions in medicine,
and 80% of these are tension-type headaches (TTH). TTH has a greater socioeconomic
impact than any other type of headache due to its prevalence. Within the TTH category,
episodic TTH are more prevalent than chronic TTH. The mainstay in the treatment of
TTH are simple analgesics and NSAIDs. Unless contraindicated, NSAIDs are often the
most effective treatment for ETTH. However patients suffering with TTH tend to relate
their headaches to increased muscle stiffness in the neck and shoulders and thus the
non-pharmacological treatment of ETTH could be directed at the associated
musculoskeletal components of ETTH. It is therefore proposed that the Kinesio Taping®
Method may have an effect in the treatment of the muscular component of ETTH.
Method: This study was a prospective randomised clinical trial with two intervention
groups (n=16) aimed at determining the relative effectiveness of a NSAID and the
Kinesio Taping® Method in the treatment of ETTHs. The patients were treated at 5
consultations over a 3 week period. Feedback was obtained using the: NRS – 101, the
CMCC Neck Disability Index and a Headache Diary.
Results: The Headache Diary showed a reduction in the presence and number, mean
duration and pain intensity of ETTH in both groups. These treatment effects were
sustained after the cessation of treatment with the exception of mean pain intensity in
the Kinesio Taping® Method group. The mean NRS score decreased in both groups but
at a slightly faster rate in the Kinesio Taping® Method group. The CMCC showed an
improvement in the functional ability of the patients in both groups.
Conclusion: There seems to be no significant difference in the relative effectiveness of
the treatment modalities. We can thus state that the overall short-term reduction in
symptomatology supports the use of NSAIDs or Kinesio Taping® Method in the
treatment of ETTH.
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The relative effectiveness of cervical spine manipulation and a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (Ibuprofen) in the treatment of episodic tension-type headachesLegoete, Kgosietsile January 2010 (has links)
Dissertation submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for the Masters Degree in Technology: Chiropractic, Durban University of Technology, 2010. / The 1 year overall prevalence of Episodic Tension-Type Headache (ETTH) is
38.3%; with lifetime prevalence at 46% for TTH. Little literature exists to support the
effectiveness of spinal manipulation in the treatment of ETTH. Therefore aim of this
study was to determine the relative effectiveness of cervical spine manipulation and a
Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) (Ibuprofen®) in the treatment of ETTH.
Method: This study was a prospective randomised clinical trial with two intervention
groups (N=32, n1=16 and n2=16). The allocation of participants to the two groups was
completed by means of simple randomization. Group one were treated using cervical
spine manipulation. Group two were treated using Ibuprofen. Subjective measurements
included the Numerical Rating Scale 101 Questionnaire (NRS-101), Short Form McGill
Pain Questionnaire (SF-MPQ), CMCC Neck Disability Index (CMCC) and Headache
Diary. A p value <0.05 was considered as statistically significant.
Results: The subjective measurements of the NRS-101, SF-MPQ and CMCC showed a
significant time effect in both treatment groups. Several of the subjective Headaches
Diary outcomes followed this trend with significant time effect in both groups. There was
a significant treatment effect for the NRS-101. Several subject outcomes from the
Headache Diary showed a significant treatment effect in favour of manipulation, namely
frequency and duration of headaches.
Conclusion: The findings in this study have shown that cervical spine manipulation is
more effective than Ibuprofen® for the treatment of ETTH in terms of several subjective
outcomes namely: pain intensity (NRS-101), and the frequency and the duration of
headache per day.
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An investigation into the role of forward head posture as an associated factor in the presentation of episodic tension-type and cervicogenic headachesDuani, Victor January 2010 (has links)
Dissertation submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for a Master's Degree in Technology: Chiropractic, Durban University of Technology, 2010. / Forward head posture (FHP) is a common postural abnormality, often
associated with myofascial trigger points which can result in head and neck pain. The
craniovertebral (CV) angle lies between a horizontal line running through C7 spinous
process and a line connecting C7 spinous process to the tragus of the ear. The
smaller the angle the greater the FHP. Cervical musculoskeletal abnormalities have
often been linked to headache types, most especially episodic tension-type
headache (ETTH) and cervicogenic headaches (CGH). Objectives: To determine
whether an association exists between FHP, distance of the external auditory meatus
(EAM) from the plumbline and cervical range of motion and the presentation of ETTH
and CGH. Method: This was a quantitative comparative study (n=60) comparing
three equal groups, one with ETTH, CGH and healthy controls. The FHP of the
Subjects FHP was assessed by measuring the CV angle. A lateral digital photograph
was taken to assess the distance of the external auditory meatus from the plumbline.
Lastly, cervical range of motion was measured. The two symptomatic groups also
received a headache diary for a fourteen day period monitoring frequency, intensity
and duration of their headaches. Result: The two symptomatic groups had a smaller
CV angle and a greater distance from the plumbline (p<0.05) than the asymptomatic
group. The asymptomatic group had a significantly greater flexion (p=0.009),
extension (p=0.038) and left rotation (p=0.018) range of motion than the two
symptomatic groups. The CGH group had a significant positive correlation between
the distance of the EAM from the plumbline and the intensity of headaches. The
ETTH group had a significant positive correlation between the right craniovertebral
angle and the mean duration of headaches. Conclusion: Therefore, it can be
concluded that patients presenting with ETTH and/or CGH may have associated
postural abnormalities that may act as a trigger or a contributory factor to the
presenting headache. / Durban University of Technology
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An investigation into the role of forward head posture as an associated factor in the presentation of episodic tension-type and cervicogenic headachesDuani, Victor January 2010 (has links)
Dissertation submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for a Master's Degree in Technology: Chiropractic, Durban University of Technology, 2010. / Forward head posture (FHP) is a common postural abnormality, often
associated with myofascial trigger points which can result in head and neck pain. The
craniovertebral (CV) angle lies between a horizontal line running through C7 spinous
process and a line connecting C7 spinous process to the tragus of the ear. The
smaller the angle the greater the FHP. Cervical musculoskeletal abnormalities have
often been linked to headache types, most especially episodic tension-type
headache (ETTH) and cervicogenic headaches (CGH). Objectives: To determine
whether an association exists between FHP, distance of the external auditory meatus
(EAM) from the plumbline and cervical range of motion and the presentation of ETTH
and CGH. Method: This was a quantitative comparative study (n=60) comparing
three equal groups, one with ETTH, CGH and healthy controls. The FHP of the
Subjects FHP was assessed by measuring the CV angle. A lateral digital photograph
was taken to assess the distance of the external auditory meatus from the plumbline.
Lastly, cervical range of motion was measured. The two symptomatic groups also
received a headache diary for a fourteen day period monitoring frequency, intensity
and duration of their headaches. Result: The two symptomatic groups had a smaller
CV angle and a greater distance from the plumbline (p<0.05) than the asymptomatic
group. The asymptomatic group had a significantly greater flexion (p=0.009),
extension (p=0.038) and left rotation (p=0.018) range of motion than the two
symptomatic groups. The CGH group had a significant positive correlation between
the distance of the EAM from the plumbline and the intensity of headaches. The
ETTH group had a significant positive correlation between the right craniovertebral
angle and the mean duration of headaches. Conclusion: Therefore, it can be
concluded that patients presenting with ETTH and/or CGH may have associated
postural abnormalities that may act as a trigger or a contributory factor to the
presenting headache. / Durban University of Technology / M
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