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2. International consensus on the most useful physical examination tests used by physiotherapists for patients with headache: A Delphi study
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Luedtke, K., Boissonnault, W., Caspersen, N., Castien, R., Chaibi, A., Falla, D., Fernández-de-las-Peñas, C., Hall, T., Hirsvang, J.R., Horre, T., Hurley, D., Jull, G., Krøll, L.S., Madsen, B.K., Mallwitz, J., Miller, C., Schäfer, B., Schöttker-Königer, T., Starke, W., von Piekartz, H., Watson, D., Westerhuis, P., and May, A.
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- 2016
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3. Letter to the Editor concerning: Dizziness and neck pain: a correct diagnosis is required before consulting a physiotherapist, by Van Leeuwen and Van der Zaag-Loonen 2016
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De Hertogh, W., Castien, R., De Pauw, J., and Michiels, S.
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- 2017
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4. Controlling FCCU power recovery trains during a breaker trip.
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Castien, R. T. P.
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AUTOMATIC control systems , *PROCESS control systems , *PLANT maintenance - Abstract
Describes a control solution to keep the power recovery train (PRT) and the process under control during a generator breaker opening. Contributions of PRT to total plant efficiency; Breaker trip event; Control of train speed and differential pressure between the regenerator and reactor stripper; Expander operation and control.
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- 1999
5. Study protocol for a nationwide implementation of internet-based vestibular rehabilitation for patients with chronic vestibular symptoms (I-RECOVER).
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Ngo HTN, Maarsingh OR, van de Berg R, Blanker MH, Bruintjes TD, Castien R, Dijkstra R, Rutgers S, Slottje P, Twisk JWR, Yardley L, Bont J, and van Vugt VA
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Background: Vestibular rehabilitation is a safe and effective exercise-based treatment for patients with chronic vestibular symptoms. However, it is underused in general practice. Internet-based vestibular rehabilitation (Vertigo Training), which has proven to be effective as well, was developed to increase uptake. We now aim to improve the quality of care for patients with vestibular symptoms by carrying out a nationwide implementation of Vertigo Training. We will evaluate the effect of this implementation on primary care., Methods: Our implementation study consists of three successive phases: 1) We will perform a retrospective observational cohort study and a qualitative interview study to evaluate the current management of patients with vestibular symptoms in primary care, in particular anti-vertigo drug prescriptions, and identify areas for improvement. We will use the results of this phase to tailor our implementation strategy to the needs of general practitioners (GPs) and patients. 2) This phase entails the implementation of Vertigo Training using a multicomponent implementation strategy, containing: guideline adaptations; marketing strategy; pharmacotherapeutic audit and feedback meetings; education; clinical decision support; and local champions. 3) In this phase, we will evaluate the effect of the implementation in three ways. a. Interrupted time series. We will use routine primary care data from adult patients with vestibular symptoms to compare the number of GP consultations for vestibular symptoms, referrals for vestibular rehabilitation, prescriptions for anti-vertigo drugs, and referrals to physiotherapy and secondary care before and after implementation. b. Prospective observational cohort study. We will extract data from Vertigo Training to investigate the usage and the characteristics of participants. We will also determine whether these characteristics are associated with successful treatment. c. Qualitative interview study. We will conduct interviews with GPs to explore their experiences with the implementation., Discussion: This is one of the first studies to evaluate the effect of a nationwide implementation of an innovative treatment on Dutch primary care. Implementation strategies have been researched before, but it remains unclear which ones are the most effective and under what conditions. We therefore expect to gain relevant insights for future projects that aim to implement innovations in primary care., (© 2023. The Author(s).)
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- 2023
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6. Risk assessment of vascular complications following manual therapy and exercise for the cervical region: diagnostic accuracy of the International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapists framework (The Go4Safe project).
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de Best RF, Coppieters MW, van Trijffel E, Compter A, Uyttenboogaart M, Bot JC, Castien R, Pool JJ, Cagnie B, and Scholten-Peeters GG
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- Humans, Cross-Sectional Studies, Female, Male, Risk Assessment, Middle Aged, Adult, Headache etiology, Vascular Diseases etiology, Vascular Diseases diagnosis, Exercise Therapy methods, Cervical Vertebrae, Sensitivity and Specificity, Physical Therapists, Neck Pain therapy, Neck Pain etiology, Neck Pain diagnosis, Musculoskeletal Manipulations methods, Musculoskeletal Manipulations adverse effects
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Question: What is the diagnostic accuracy of the International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapists (IFOMPT) framework to assess the risk of vascular complications in patients seeking physiotherapy care for neck pain and/or headache?, Design: Cross-sectional diagnostic accuracy study., Participants: One hundred and fifty patients seeking physiotherapy for neck pain and/or headache in primary care., Methods: Nineteen physiotherapists performed the index test according to the IFOMPT framework. Patients were classified as having a high, intermediate or low risk of vascular complications, following manual therapy and/or exercise, derived from the estimated risk of the presence of vascular pathology. The reference test was a consensus medical decision reached by a vascular neurologist and an interventional neurologist, with input from a neuroradiologist. The neurologists had access to clinical data and magnetic resonance imaging of the cervical spine, including an angiogram of the cervical arteries., Outcome Measures: Diagnostic accuracy measures were calculated for 'no contraindication' (ie, the low-risk category) and 'contraindication' (ie, the high-risk and intermediate-risk categories) for manual therapy and/or exercise. Sensitivity, specificity, predictive values, likelihood ratios and the area under the curve were calculated., Results: Manual therapy and/or exercise were contraindicated in 54.7% of the patients. The sensitivity of the IFOMPT framework was low (0.50, 95% CI 0.39 to 0.61) and its specificity was moderate (0.63, 95% CI 0.51 to 0.75). The positive and negative likelihood ratios were weak at 1.36 (95% CI 0.93 to 1.99) and 0.79 (95% CI 0.60 to 1.05), respectively. The area under the curve was poor (0.57, 95% CI 0.49 to 0.65)., Conclusion: The IFOMPT framework has poor diagnostic accuracy when compared with a reference standard consisting of a consensus medical decision., (Copyright © 2023 Australian Physiotherapy Association. Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.)
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- 2023
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7. Translating the new International IFOMPT Cervical Framework into a framework flowchart for clinical practice and education.
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Cagnie B, Castien R, and Scholten-Peeters GGM
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- Humans, Software Design, Neck Pain therapy, Neck Pain etiology, Cervical Vertebrae, Neck, Musculoskeletal Manipulations
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Background: In 2020, a revised version of the International IFOMPT Cervical Framework was published. This framework provides both physical therapists and educators the necessary information to guide the assessment of the cervical spine region for potential vascular pathologies of the neck in advance of planned Orthopaedic Manual Therapy (OMT) interventions., Objective: The objective was to develop a framework flowchart which is useful in clinical practice and education to assist physical therapists to improve the safety of OMT, and apply this in a case report., Methods: The framework was developed in co-creation with manual therapy experts, researchers, educators in manual therapy, patients, medical specialists and the Manual Therapy Association in The Netherlands and Belgium. Manual therapists and patients tested the framework for intelligibility and usefulness., Results: A framework flowchart is developed and presented, that is easy to use in both clinical practice and education. It is a visual representation of the sequence of steps and decisions needed during the process. A case description of a patient with neck pain and headache is added to illustrate the clinical usefulness of the framework flowchart., Conclusion: The framework flowchart helps physical therapists in their clinical reasoning to provide safe OMT interventions.
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- 2023
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8. Outcome for dizzy patients in a physiotherapy practice: an observational study.
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De Hertogh W, Castien R, Jacxsens L, De Pauw J, and Vereeck L
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- Exercise Therapy, Humans, Physical Therapy Modalities, Retrospective Studies, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo complications, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo diagnosis, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo therapy, Dizziness diagnosis, Dizziness etiology, Dizziness therapy
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Background: Dizziness is a common reason for referral to physiotherapy. Additional information on clinical characteristics, treatment effect and prognostic indicators in physiotherapy practice are needed., Methods: A retrospective observational study. Based on a standardised clinical evaluation patients were labelled as having Benign Paroxysmal Positioning Vertigo (BPPV) or not (no-BPPV). BPPV was treated with repositioning manoeuvres and exercises. In no-BPPV, treatment was based on additional clinical tests. Treatment was provided once per week and considered successful when the patient was free of symptoms confirmed by negative positional tests., Results: From 148 referred patients, 88 were labelled as having BPPV, 60 as no-BPPV. The symptom of a short-lasting spinning sensation provoked by head movements was highly suggestive of BPPV. On average, in BPPV treatment was completed after 2.27 ± 1.68 treatments, in no-BPPV this was after 4.91 ± 3.46 treatments. The delayed outcome was related to higher 'age' and 'concomitant neck pain' in BPPV and with higher 'age' only in no-BPPV. Favourable outcome was related to the feature 'dizziness provoked by movements in the horizontal plane' in BPPV., Conclusions: Clinical evaluation and treatment in physiotherapy practice can be an effective and safe option for patients with dizziness. Several clinical variables with prognostic values were identified.Key messagesClinical evaluation and treatment in physiotherapy practice can be part of low threshold care for dizzy patients.Despite prior medical screening, one-third of patients without signs of BPPV were sent back for further evaluation, illustrating the need for interdisciplinary collaboration.Based on the description of the dizziness symptom (vertigo rather than light-headedness), provocation of the dizziness by movements, and a short duration of the dizziness attack, and positive clinical vestibular tests, BPPV treatment could be initiated.
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- 2022
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9. Modulation of Central Nociceptive Transmission by Manual Pressure Techniques in Patients with Migraine: An Observational Study.
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De Hertogh W, Amons A, Van Daele L, Vanbaelen E, and Castien R
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Background: Manual pressure in the upper cervical spine is used to provoke and reduce the familiar migraine headache. Information is scarce on the segmental levels, myofascial structure provocation, and reduction occurrences. The required dosage (amount of pressure, number of repetitions, and duration) has not been objectified yet. Methods: Prospective observational study. Thirty patients with migraine were examined interictally. Manual pressure was applied at four sites: the posterior arch of C1, the articular pillar of C2, the rectus capitis posterior major muscle, and the obliquus capitis inferior muscle, bilaterally. On sites where the familiar headache was provoked, the pressure was sustained to induce pain reduction (three repetitions). Provocation of familiar headache (yes/no), headache intensity (numerical pain rating scale), time to obtain a reduction of the headache (seconds), and applied pressure (g/cm2) were recorded. Results: Provocation of the familiar headache occurred at the posterior arches C1 in 92%, and at one of the articular pillars of C2 in 65.3% of cases. At one of the rectus capitis major muscles, the familiar headache was provoked in 84.6% of cases; at one of the oblique capitis inferior muscles, the familiar headache was provoked in 76.9% of cases. The applied mean pressure ranged from 0.82 to 1.2 kg/cm2. Maintaining the pressure reduced headache pain intensity significantly between the start and end of each of the three consecutive trials (p < 0.04). This reduction occurred faster in the third application than in the first application (p = 0.03). Conclusion: Manual pressure at upper cervical segments provokes familiar referred migraine headaches, with low manual pressure. Maintaining the pressure reduces the referred head pain significantly, indicating modulation of central nociceptive transmission.
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- 2022
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10. In Response.
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Castien R, Duineveld M, Maaskant J, De Hertogh W, and Scholten-Peeters W
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- 2022
11. Pericranial Total Tenderness Score in Patients with Tension-type Headache and Migraine. A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
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Castien R, Duineveld M, Maaskant J, De Hertogh W, and Scholten-Peeters G
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- Case-Control Studies, Cross-Sectional Studies, Female, Humans, Male, Headache Disorders, Migraine Disorders diagnosis, Tension-Type Headache
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Background: Increased pericranial tenderness is considered to be a typical characteristic of tension-type headache (TTH). Assessment of pericranial tenderness in TTH using the total tenderness score is recommended by the International Classification of Headache Disorders-3 (ICHD-3). However, to what extent pericranial tenderness differs between patients with TTH or migraine and healthy patients is unknown., Objective: To assess the presence and differences in total tenderness score between patients with TTH or migraine, and healthy patients., Study Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis., Methods: A literature search was performed in Pubmed/MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, and Google Scholar databases from inception to August 14, 2020 and identified 4,197 hits. Two independent reviewers selected the studies, extracted data, and performed a risk of bias assessment according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. Overall evidence was assessed according to the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) approach. From the 185 papers identified, 15 case-control and 2 cross-sectional studies were included., Results: In total 1,200 (327 men, 873 women) patients with TTH or migraine were included in the systematic review. In the meta-analysis, 15 studies were analyzed and showed that the total tenderness score is higher in people with episodic TTH (standardized mean difference [SMD] 0.91; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.63 to 1.19), chronic TTH (SMD 1.57; 95% CI 1.24 to 1.91) and migraine (SMD 1.27; 95% CI: 0.91to 1.63) compared to healthy patients., Limitations: The description and performance of the total tenderness score differed across the studies. In 7 studies, patients were included with coexisting types of headache., Conclusion: We found moderate quality evidence for higher tenderness in chronic TTH and migraine, and low quality evidence for higher tenderness in episodic TTH compared to healthy patients. Pericranial tenderness is a common finding in patients with headache and healthy patients. These findings apply for a critical evaluation of the total tenderness score in the current ICHD-3 classification of TTH.
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- 2021
12. Interexaminer Agreement and Reliability of an Internationally Endorsed Screening Framework for Cervical Vascular Risks Following Manual Therapy and Exercise: The Go4Safe Project.
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de Best RF, Coppieters MW, van Trijffel E, Compter A, Uyttenboogaart M, Bot JC, Castien R, Pool JJM, Cagnie B, and Scholten-Peeters GGM
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- Adult, Exercise, Female, Humans, Male, Medical History Taking, Middle Aged, Neck Pain physiopathology, Netherlands, Observer Variation, Reproducibility of Results, Carotid Arteries, Mass Screening standards, Musculoskeletal Manipulations methods, Neck Pain therapy, Physical Therapists
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Objective: Clinicians are recommended to use the clinical reasoning framework developed by the International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapists (IFOMPT) to provide guidance regarding assessment of the cervical spine and potential for cervical artery dysfunction prior to manual therapy and exercise. However, the interexaminer agreement and reliability of this framework is unknown. This study aimed to estimate the interexaminer agreement and reliability of the IFOMPT framework among physical therapists in primary care., Methods: Ninety-six patients who consulted a physical therapist for neck pain or headache were included in the study. Each patient was tested independently by 2 physical therapists, from a group of 17 physical therapists (10 pairs) across The Netherlands. Patients and examiners were blinded to the test results. The overall interexaminer agreement, specific agreement per risk category (high-, intermediate-, and low-risk), and interexaminer reliability (weighted κ) were calculated., Results: Overall agreement was 71% (specific agreement in high-risk category = 63%; specific agreement in intermediate-risk category = 38%; specific agreement in low-risk category = 84%). Overall reliability was moderate (weighted κ = 0.39; 95% CI = 0.21-0.57) and varied considerably between pairs of physical therapists (κ = 0.14-1.00)., Conclusion: The IFOMPT framework showed an insufficient interexaminer agreement and fair interexaminer reliability among physical therapists when screening the increased risks for vascular complications following manual therapy and exercise prior to treatment., Impact: The IFOMPT framework contributes to the safety of manual therapy and exercise. It is widely adopted in clinical practice and educational programs, but the measurement properties are unknown. This project describes the agreement and reliability of the IFOMPT framework., (© The Author(s) 2021. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the American Physical Therapy Association.)
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- 2021
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13. Comments on Aydin et al: The Effectiveness of Dry Needling and Exercise Therapy in Patients with Dizziness Caused by Cervical Myofascial Pain Syndrome; a Prospective Randomized Clinical Study.
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De Hertogh W, Vereeck L, De Vestel C, Van Rompaey V, and Castien R
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- Dry Needling, Exercise Therapy, Humans, Prospective Studies, Dizziness, Myofascial Pain Syndromes
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- 2020
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14. Outcome measures for assessing the effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions in frequent episodic or chronic migraine: a Delphi study.
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Luedtke K, Basener A, Bedei S, Castien R, Chaibi A, Falla D, Fernández-de-Las-Peñas C, Gustafsson M, Hall T, Jull G, Kropp P, Madsen BK, Schaefer B, Seng E, Steen C, Tuchin P, von Piekartz H, and Wollesen B
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- Acupuncture methods, Chronic Disease, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy methods, Exercise, Exercise Therapy methods, Humans, Internationality, Manipulation, Chiropractic methods, Relaxation Therapy methods, Treatment Outcome, Delphi Technique, Migraine Disorders therapy
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Objectives: The aim of this Delphi survey was to establish an international consensus on the most useful outcome measures for research on the effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions for migraine. This is important, since guidelines for pharmacological trials recommend measuring the frequency of headaches with 50% reduction considered a clinically meaningful effect. It is unclear whether the same recommendations apply to complementary (or adjunct) non-pharmacological approaches, whether the same cut-off levels need to be considered for effectiveness when used as an adjunct or stand-alone intervention, and what is meaningful to patients., Setting: University-initiated international survey., Participants: The expert panel was chosen based on publications on non-pharmacological interventions in migraine populations and from personal contacts. 35 eligible researchers were contacted, 12 agreed to participate and 10 completed all 3 rounds of the survey. To further explore how migraine patients viewed potential outcome measures, four migraine patients were interviewed and presented with the same measurement tools as the researchers., Procedures: The initial Delphi round was based on a systematic search of the literature for outcome measures used in non-pharmacological interventions for headache. Suggested outcome measures were rated by each expert, blinded towards the other members of the panel, for its usefulness on a 5-point Likert scale ranging from definitely not useful to extremely useful. Results were combined using median values and IQRs. Tools rated overall as definitely or probably not useful were excluded from subsequent rounds. Experts further suggested additional outcome measures that were presented to the panel in subsequent rounds. Additionally, experts were asked to rank the most useful tools and provide information on feasible cut-off levels for effectiveness for the three highest ranked tools., Results: Results suggest the use of the Migraine Disability Assessment (MIDAS), Headache Impact Test (HIT-6) and headache frequency as primary outcome measures. Patient experts suggested the inclusion of a measure of quality of life and evaluation of associated symptoms and fear of attacks., Conclusions: Recommendations are for the use of the MIDAS, the HIT-6 and headache frequency, in combination with an outcome measure for quality of life. Associated symptoms and fear of attacks should also be considered as secondary outcomes, if relevant for the individual target population. The cut-off level for effectiveness should be lower for non-pharmacological interventions, especially when used as an adjunct to medication., Trial Registration Number: German Register of Clinical Trials (DRKS00011777)., Competing Interests: Competing interests: None declared., (© Author(s) (or their employer(s)) 2020. Re-use permitted under CC BY-NC. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ.)
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- 2020
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15. A Neuroscience Perspective of Physical Treatment of Headache and Neck Pain.
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Castien R and De Hertogh W
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The most prevalent primary headaches tension-type headache and migraine are frequently associated with neck pain. A wide variety of treatment options is available for people with headache and neck pain. Some of these interventions are recommended in guidelines on headache: self-management strategies, pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions. Physical treatment is a frequently applied treatment for headache. Although this treatment for headache is predominantly targeted on the cervical spine, the neurophysiological background of this intervention remains unclear. Recent knowledge from neuroscience will enhance clinical reasoning in physical treatment of headache. Therefore, we summarize the neuro- anatomical and-physiological findings on headache and neck pain from experimental research in both animals and humans. Several neurophysiological models (referred pain, central sensitization) are proposed to understand the co-occurrence of headache and neck pain. This information can be of added value in understanding the use of physical treatment as a treatment option for patients with headache and neck pain.
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- 2019
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16. The effect of aerobic exercise on the number of migraine days, duration and pain intensity in migraine: a systematic literature review and meta-analysis.
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Lemmens J, De Pauw J, Van Soom T, Michiels S, Versijpt J, van Breda E, Castien R, and De Hertogh W
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- Humans, Migraine Disorders physiopathology, Migraine Disorders rehabilitation, Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic, Severity of Illness Index, Exercise, Exercise Therapy, Migraine Disorders therapy, Pain rehabilitation
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Background: In patients with frequent migraine, prophylactic treatments are used. Patients often request non-pharmacological alternatives. One treatment option can be aerobic exercise. The value of aerobic exercise as prophylactic treatment however needs to be determined., Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis was performed to investigate the result of aerobic exercise on the number of migraine days, duration and pain intensity in patients with migraine. After screening three online databases, PubMed, Cochrane library and Web of Science, using predefined in- and exclusion criteria, six studies were retained. Pooling of data was performed when possible., Results: Significant reductions in the number of migraine days after aerobic exercise treatment were found with a mean reduction of 0.6 ± 0.3 migraine days/month. Other outcomes were too variable to pool due to heterogeneity of outcome measurements. Unpooled data revealed small to moderate reductions in attack duration (20-27%) and pain intensity (20-54%) after aerobic exercise intervention. Various exercise intensities are applied., Conclusion: There is moderate quality evidence that in patients with migraine aerobic exercise therapy can decrease the number of migraine days. No conclusion for pain intensity or duration of attacks can be drawn. Effect sizes are small due to a lack of uniformity. For future studies, we recommend standardized outcome measures and sufficiently intense training programs., Trial Registration: CRD42018091178 .
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- 2019
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17. Pressure pain and isometric strength of neck flexors are related in chronic tension-type headache.
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Castien R, Blankenstein A, and De Hertogh W
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- Adolescent, Adult, Chronic Pain diagnosis, Cohort Studies, Female, Follow-Up Studies, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Neck Muscles physiology, Pain Measurement methods, Pressure adverse effects, Prospective Studies, Tension-Type Headache diagnosis, Young Adult, Chronic Pain therapy, Isometric Contraction physiology, Muscle Strength physiology, Neck Muscles pathology, Resistance Training methods, Tension-Type Headache therapy
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Background: In patients with chronic tension-type headache (CTTH) changes in pressure pain in the cervical region are associated with peripheral or central sensitization. It is hypothesized that an increase of isometric strength of neck flexors would lead to a decrease of pressure pain in CTTH, as an expression of reduced peripheral or central sensitization, Objective: In this study we aimed to analyze the correlation between change in isometric strength of the neck flexors and change in pressure pain scores (PPS) in patients with CTTH., Study Design: Comparative analysis of data from previous study., Setting: Primary healthcare center., Methods: Data from 145 patients with CTTH who underwent a manual therapy program including isometric strength training of the neck flexors were analyzed at 8 and 26 weeks post-treatment. PPS were measured as a total of pain scores on a numeric rating scale (score 0 to 10) on application of a pressure stimulus of 3kg/cm at 8 cervical- and suboccipital muscles. Isometric strength of the neck flexors was measured in seconds. Correlations were computed between changes in PPS and isometric neck flexor strength., Results: Isometric strength of neck flexors scored significantly different compared to baseline measurement (mean 30.0 seconds, sd:25.2), and increased with a mean difference of 17.33 seconds (95%CI: 20.61 to 14.05) at 8 weeks and 19.18 seconds (95%CI: 23.48 to 14.87) at 26 weeks. Similarly, compared to PPS baseline measurement (31.6 points, sd:18.6), mean difference in PPS was significantly decreased at 8 and 26 weeks: -11.3 points (95%CI: -8.77 to -13.83) and -11.15 points (95%CI: -8.31 to -13.99). There is a negative correlation between changes in PPS and changes in isometric strength of neck flexors which is weak at 8 weeks (r = -0.243, P = 0.004) and moderate at 26 weeks (r = -0.318, P < 0.000)., Limitations: Correlational analysis., Conclusion: Decrease in PPS correlates with increases in isometric strength of neck flexors in patients with CTTH in short- and long-term.
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- 2015
18. The working mechanism of manual therapy in participants with chronic tension-type headache.
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Castien R, Blankenstein A, van der Windt D, Heymans MW, and Dekker J
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- Adolescent, Adult, Cervical Vertebrae physiopathology, Chronic Disease, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Neck Muscles physiopathology, Posture, Range of Motion, Articular, Tension-Type Headache physiopathology, Young Adult, Musculoskeletal Manipulations, Tension-Type Headache therapy
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Study Design: Prospective longitudinal study., Objective: To explore the working mechanism of manual therapy, we investigated whether 3 cervical spine variables were mediators of the effect of manual therapy on headache frequency. Background Manual therapy has been shown to reduce headache frequency in participants with chronic tension-type headache (CTTH). To what extent specific elements of treatment contribute to the effectiveness of manual therapy in CTTH is unknown., Methods: One hundred eighty-two participants with CTTH participated in a prospective longitudinal study: 142 underwent manual therapy and 40 participants received usual care by their general practitioner. Regression analysis was performed according to the steps described by Baron and Kenny, and the proportion of mediated effect was estimated for 3 potential mediators: (1) cervical range of motion, (2) neck flexor endurance, and (3) forward head posture. Outcome was defined as a 50% or greater reduction in headache days., Results: Neck flexor endurance mediated 24.5% of the effect of manual therapy. Cervical range of motion and forward head posture showed no mediated effect., Conclusions: Increased neck flexor endurance appears to be a working mechanism of manual therapy. This finding supports isometric training of neck flexors in participants with CTTH. Trial registered with Netherlands Trial Register (TR 1074).
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- 2013
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