Thesis (M.Sc.) - Cairo University - Faculty of Physical Therapy - Department of Musculoskeletal Disorders

Background: Cervicogenic headache is a major problem in many people suffering from upper cervical dysfunction with a great conflict in its physical therapy management. Objective: To determine the effect of Adding Kinesio tape To Mulligan's mobilization in patients with a Cervicogenic Headache. Methods: Fifty four patients with cervicogenic headache included in the study ; from outpatient clinic of Faculty of Physical Therapy and Kasr El Aliniy Clinics of Cairo University. Were randomly assigned into two equal groups ; group A ( Kinesiotaping and Mulligan techniques), Group B (Mulligan techniques). Their mean ± SD age, weight, height and Body Mass Index )BMI) were 37.74 ± 5.55 years, 80.62 ± 6.27 kg, 170.11 ± 5.5 cm and 27.48 ± 2.73 kg/m². Flexion rotation test used to assess rotation Range of Motion (ROM) at level of C1- C2 by cervical range of motion device. The Visual analogue scale (VAS) is also used for measuring musculoskeletal pain and Arabic neck disability index test (ANDI) to examine neck disability and headache symptoms. Correlations between the examined parameters were also measured. Kinesiotaping application with Mulligan techniques were applied to group A while Mulligan techniques done only in group B

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