The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy

The Korean Society of Physical Therapy (대한물리치료학회)
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The Effects of Myofascial Relaxation on Blood Flow Velocity of the Cranial Artery and Pain Level in Cervicogenic Headache Patients

근막이완술이 경추성 두통환자의 뇌혈류와 통증수준에 미치는 영향

  • Lee, Joon-Hee (Department of Physical Therapy, School of Public Health, Daebul University) ;
  • Kang, Da-Haeng (Department of Physical Therapy, School of Public Health, Daebul University) ;
  • Kang, Jeong-Il (Department of Physical Therapy, School of Public Health, Daebul University)
  • 이준희 (대불대학교 보건대학원 물리치료학과) ;
  • 강다행 (대불대학교 보건대학원 물리치료학과) ;
  • 강정일 (대불대학교 보건대학원 물리치료학과)
  • Received : 2010.07.14
  • Accepted : 2010.09.19
  • Published : 2010.10.25
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Abstract

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate a possible role for cranial artery velocity in cervicogenic headache. Methods: We studied 13 patients with cervicogenic headaches (M=9, F=4, age=$24.50{\pm}3.50\;y$) these were compared to 20 normal subjects (M=10, F=10, age=$23.30{\pm}2.90\;y$). Cervicogenic headache patients were divided into two groups (a myofascial relaxation group, a placebo group). Pain levels were measured using a visual analog scale (VAS). Transcranial Doppler (TCD) ultrasound recordings were used to measure blood flow velocity in the cranial artery. Results: Cervicogenic headache patients exhibited a significantly lower blood flow velocity in the middle cerebral artery. The patients who received an intervention had a significantly higher blood flow velocity in the left middle cerebral artery, right vertebral artery and basilar artery. Compared to the placebo group, the myofascial relaxation group exhibited a significantly decreased level of pain. Conclusion: Cervicogenic headache is pain referred to the head from a source in the cervical spine. Manual therapy affect to cervical spine and soft tissue as well as the passage of these vessels and nerves to recover because it is thought to be able to help.

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