The Effects of a Specific Exercise Program on Subjects With Cervicogenic Headache

Florida Gulf Coast University5 enrolled

Overview

This study explores with the use of MSK Ultrasound imaging if the obliquus capitis minor and the rectus capitis major can be contracted with specific exercises.

This study explores if a subject with the neck in full maximal flexion is able to selective contract the the obliquus capitis minor and the rectus capitis major by head extension and rotation while maintaining the spine position. MSK Ultrasound imaging will be used to measure changes both in length and width.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Cervicogenic Headache

Interventions

Head extension and rotation movementOTHER

Active exercise of the head

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 65 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * No history of surgery, No current neck pain, Being able to move the neck actively, being able to read English, between ages 18-65 Exclusion Criteria: * Neck pain, History of surgery, unable to move the head into extension, outside age requirements, unable to read English

Locations (1)

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, Florida, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

MSK US image

Assessment of change in width and length of target muscles

Time frame: The change in muscle length and diameter will be measured during head movement

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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