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The effectiveness of physiotherapy and manipulation in patients with tension-type headache: a systematic review

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Sistematic Review

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Structural and chiropractic

Pain.2004 Dec;112(3):381-388.

Authors:

M B Lenssinck, L Damen, A P Verhagen, M Y Berger, J Passchier, B W Koes

Abstract.

The study design is a systematic review of randomised clinical trials (RCTs). The objectives of the present study are to assess the effectiveness of physiotherapy and (spinal) manipulation in patients with tension-type headache (TTH). No systematic review exists concerning the effectiveness of physiotherapy and (spinal) manipulation primarily focussing on TTH. Literature was searched using a computerised search of MEDLINE, EMBASE and the Cochrane library. Only RCTs including physiotherapy and/or (spinal) manipulation used in the treatment of TTH in adults were selected. Two reviewers independently assessed the methodological quality of the RCTs using the Delphi-list. A study was considered of high quality if it satisfied at least six points on the methodological quality list. Twelve publications met the inclusion criteria, including three dual or overlapping publications resulting in eight studies included. These studies showed a large variety of interventions, such as chiropractic spinal manipulation, connective tissue manipulation or physiotherapy. Only two studies were considered to be of high quality, but showed inconsistent results. Because of clinical heterogeneity and poor methodological quality in many studies, it appeared to be not possible to draw valid conclusions. Therefore, we conclude that there is insufficient evidence to either support or refute the effectiveness of physiotherapy and (spinal) manipulation in patients with TTH.

Publication Date: 

2004 Dec

OEID: 

4760

Lenssinck, BM., Damen, L., Verhagen, PA., Berger, YM., Passchier, J., Koes, WB. (2004) 'The effectiveness of physiotherapy and manipulation in patients with tension-type headache: a systematic review', Pain.2004 Dec;112(3):381-388.

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