Abstract
Methods Search strategy with pre-defined key terms conducted in MEDLINE, CENTRAL, PeDRO, reference lists of retrieved articles, and journal contents. Controlled trials, employing physiotherapy interventions for the reduction of headaches published in any language between 11/2002 and 04/2014 were included. Studies using chiropractic, osteopathic or acupuncture techniques were excluded. Quality was evaluated using the Cochrane risk of bias tool.
Highlights
Headaches are a common condition with high socioeconomic impact
Search strategy with pre-defined key terms conducted in MEDLINE, CENTRAL, PeDRO, reference lists of retrieved articles, and journal contents
Controlled trials, employing physiotherapy interventions for the reduction of headaches published in any language between 11/2002 and 04/2014 were included
Summary
Headaches are a common condition with high socioeconomic impact. Guidelines recommend medication but rarely include physiotherapy. Patients report pain relief from exercises, mobilisation and massage. A systematic review with a literature search up to 11/2002 concluded that physical treatments may be effective but that further research might change this result. Aim To evaluate the current level of evidence for physiotherapy on headache symptoms
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