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Practice pattern survey among physical therapists regarding cervicogenic headache.

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Tooba Saleem Al Zahra clinic, Lahore, Pakistan
Ahmad Raza Superior university Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
Abstract
Background: Cervicogenic headache is a prevalent condition that physical therapists commonly treat. However, there is limited research on the identifying or developing practice paetrns of physical therapists regarding cervicogenic headache. Objective: The aim of this study was to survey the practice paetrns 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 sastifaction, and demographic information. Results: Most patients with cervicogenic headache presented with bilateral symptoms (62.6%) and neck pain or stifness (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 paetints had signicfiant improvement, while 45% of patients were very satisefid 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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Page(s) 1-7
DOI DOI not available
Published Journal: Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research, Volume: 2, Issue: 1, Year: 2022

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Keywords
Assessment, Physical therapy, treatment, Cervicogenic headache, Practice Paetrns
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