To Compare the Effectiveness of Manual Traction and Mechanical Traction in Patient with Cervicogenic Headache

Dr. Prashant Kaushik (pt), Dr. Madhuri Saini (pt), Dr. Akanksha Tewari (pt) and Dr. Megha Gaur (pt)
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Dr. Prashant Kaushik (pt): Department of Physiotherapy Kailash Institute of Nursing and Paramedical Sciences, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
Dr. Madhuri Saini (pt): Department of Physiotherapy Kailash Institute of Nursing and Paramedical Sciences, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
Dr. Akanksha Tewari (pt): Department of Physiotherapy Kailash Institute of Nursing and Paramedical Sciences, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
Dr. Megha Gaur (pt): Department of Physiotherapy Kailash Institute of Nursing and Paramedical Sciences, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

International Journal of Latest Technology in Engineering, Management & Applied Science, 2025, vol. 14, issue 6, 15-18

Abstract: Context: - Cervicogenic headache (CGH) is a secondary headache arising from cervical spine dysfunction. Both manual traction (MT) and mechanical traction are widely used physiotherapeutic modalities for the management of CGH. Aims: - To compare the effectiveness of manual traction and mechanical traction in reducing pain intensity and improving functional outcomes in patients with CGH. Study design: - Experimental study (Pre-test, post-test matched pair design) Setting: - Outpatient Physiotherapy clinic. Material and Methodology: A randomized controlled trial was conducted with 60 patients diagnosed with CGH, randomly assigned into two groups (n = 30 each). Group A received manual traction, while Group B received mechanical traction. Both groups underwent intervention for 4 weeks (3 sessions/week). Pain intensity (Visual Analogue Scale - VAS), neck disability (Neck Disability Index - NDI), and cervical range of motion (CROM) were measured at baseline and post-intervention. Statistical analysis: The data was analyzed using SPSS 21.0. The software package and statistical test used are paired t-tests to compare the effectiveness of associated functional disability. A significant value of P

Date: 2025
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