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The purpose of this research is to compare two different approaches for treating patients with tension-type headaches: thrust Manipulation, electric dry Needling and exercise Vs. non-thrust mobilization, soft-tissue mobilization, exercise and TENS. Physical therapists commonly use all of these techniques to treat tension-type headaches. This study is attempting to find out if one treatment strategy is more effective than the other.


Clinical Trial Description

Patient will tension-type headaches will be randomized to receive 2 sessions per week for 6 weeks (up to 8-12 sessions total) of either: 1. thrust Manipulation, electric dry Needling and exercise or 2. non-thrust mobilization, soft-tissue mobilization, exercise and TENS ;


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NCT number NCT04609709
Study type Interventional
Source Alabama Physical Therapy & Acupuncture
Contact James Dunning, DPT PhD
Phone 801-707-9056
Email jamesdunning@hotmail.com
Status Recruiting
Phase N/A
Start date July 2, 2020
Completion date March 2, 2025

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