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A Study to Compare the Effectivenss of Soft Tissue Mobilization with Cryotherapy Versus Stretching and Strengthening in Cervicogenic Headache among Young Adults

Author(s) Prof. Thiagarajan. D, Prof. D.Latha Naveenkumar, Ms. Jeewitha Balaguru, Ms. Shanmathi N
Country India
Abstract Cervicogenic headache is a secondary headache caused by disorders in the cervical spine (neck) particularly involving the upper cervical nerves, joints or muscles. Pain is typically one- sided and originates from the neck, radiating to the head. The aim of the study is to find out the effectiveness of soft tissue mobilization with cryotherapy versus stretching and strengthening in cervicogenic headache among young adults. The study design is Quasi experimental study. The 30 samples were divided into 2 groups after fulfilling the inclusion and exclusion criteria. GROUP A- were treated with soft tissue mobilization with cryotherapy (n=15) and GROUP B- with stretching and strengthening exercise(n=15). The test of pre and post were statistically analysed and it was found that both the groups improved and there is significantly ( P<0.0001) better improvement in Group A ( soft tissue mobilization with cryotherapy) than Group B ( stretching and strengthening). Soft tissue mobilization with cryotherapy is more significant in relieving pain and improving joint range of motion than stretching and strengthening in patients having cervicogenic headache
Keywords Cervicogenic headache, stretching and strengthening, soft tissue mobilization.
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 7, Issue 4, July-August 2025
Published On 2025-07-09
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i04.49725
Short DOI https://doi.org/g9s9ct

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