PRACTICE PATTERN SURVEY AMONG PHYSICAL THERAPISTS REGARDING CERVICOGENIC HEADACHE.
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https://doi.org/10.61919/jhrr.v2i1.12Keywords:
Cervicogenic Headache, Physical Therapy, Practice Patterns, Assessment, TreatmentAbstract
Background: Cervicogenic headache is a prevalent condition that physical therapists commonly treat. However, there is limited research on the identifying or developing practice patterns of physical therapists regarding cervicogenic headache.
Objective: The aim of this study was to survey the practice patterns of physical therapists in Lahore, Pakistan regarding the assessment and treatment of cervicogenic headache.
Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 270 physical therapists practicing in Lahore. A convenience sampling technique was used, and data was collected using an online questionnaire. The questionnaire covered variables related to diagnosis, treatment, patient satisfaction, and demographic information.
Results: Most patients with cervicogenic headache presented with bilateral symptoms (62.6%) and neck pain or stiffness (50%). Physical therapists commonly provided two sessions per week (50%) and 60-minute session lengths (42.5%) for treatment. Manual therapy was used by 60% of physical therapists. Patient response showed that 55% of patients had significant improvement, while 45% of patients were very satisfied with their treatment. Most physical therapists were female (60%) and had private insurance (65%).
Conclusion: The findings of study gave insight into the practice patterns of physical therapists in Lahore, Pakistan regarding cervicogenic headache. The findings can help in developing evidence-based practice guidelines for the assessment and treatment of cervicogenic headache.
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