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CovePrr intin:Mg alloIyn.c . LibraorfyC ongreCssa taloging-In-PubDlaitcaa tion Tension-atnydpc ee rvlcogheenaidca ch:pe athophysiodlioaggyn.o sainsdm, a nagemen/t [editbeydC le saFre rmtndez-de-\aLasr-sPA erTieansd.t -NIealnsdeR no,b erDt. G erwin. p.; cm. Includbeisb liograprheifcearle nacnedsi ndex. ISBN· 13:9 7B·0·7637·S283·5 ISBN· IO:0 ·7637·5283·5 I.T ensiohne adache2.. T ensiohne adache-Phytshiecraalp y3.. N eckp ain-Physical therapyI..F ernandez-de-IaCse-sPaern.Ia IsA..r endt-NieLalrsse.1n 9,5 8-IllG.e rwinR,o ben1.9 38- [DNLM: I.H eadache-physiopath2o.Hl eoagdya.c he-diagn3o.sH iesa.d ache-therapy. 4. Tension-THyepaed achWeL. 342T JI1260 101 RB128.T4582010 616.8'4914-dc22 2008043428 6048 PrintIendt heU niteSdt atoesfA merica 13 12 II 1009 109 8 76 5 4 3 2 Contents INTRODUCTBIYOTNH SEE RIEEDSI TO.R.. ........................................xi.ii .. FOREWORD xv ............................................................................ ACKNOWLEDGME.N.T.S. ............................xv.ii ............................... CONTRIBUTAIUNTGH OR.S.. ......................................................x.ix. . PARIT INTRODUCTION. ............................................I. .................. Chapter 1 Introduction ........... ., . .3. . . jeanS choenMeDn,,P hD Tension-Type Headache ......... .. ......................... .3 Cervicogenic Headache ... .. ........................4. ..... Chapter 2 Epidemiology of Tension-Type Headache, Migraine, and Cervicogenic Headache . . . . . . . . .. .7 LarBse ndtsMeDn,,P hD,a ndR igmojre nseMnD,, P hD Prevalence of Tension-Type Headache, Migraine, and Cervicogenic Headache. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .... ... .. ... ... ... .. .7. .. Influence of Gender and Age. . . .. .9 Incidence of Tension-Type Headache and Migraine . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Disability Induced by Tension-Type Headache and Migraine ............... 9 Costs of Tension-Type Headache and Migraine ................ 10 Comorbidity .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 0. . . . . . . . . . Prognosis .. .. ....1 1 Summary .... .. ...........1.1. Chapter 3 Medical Approach to Headaches . . . . . . . . .. .. .. 1.. 5 . . . . . . . . MariLa. C uadraMdDo,,P hD,a ndjuaAn.P arejMaD,,P hD Case History .... .. .........,.. . ....1.6 Physical Examination ... .. ..............................1.9. ..... v viI C ontents Ancillary Studies ·. . 19 Synoptic Description of the Main Headache Disorders · . .2 0 PARITI P ATHOPHYISOLOGYO F TENSION-TYHPEEA DACHE 31 ................................ Chapter 4 Nature of Muscle Pain ·. 33 SiegJrMieendsee D.M s.P hD Peripheral Mechanisms ......... . · ..3 4 Central Mechanisms · .. 39 The Transition from Acute to Chronic Muscle Pain. .. .4 6 Mechanisms of Referral of Muscle Pain .........4.6. Conclusions . .47 Chapter 5 Pathophysiology of Referred Muscle Pain · .5 1 LarAsr endt-NiDeMlSsceinP..h D.a ndH ongY-ouG e.M D,P hD Referred Muscle Pain · 5. 1 Clinical Significance of Referred Muscle Pain .................... · ..5 2 Mechanisms of Referred Muscle Pain ............. . .53 Neurophysiologic Models for Referred Pain · .. 55 Summary and Perspective ... ·. 57 Chapter 6 Muscle Trigger Points in Tension-Type Headache . . ... . . .. .. . . 6.1 CesaFre rnddenz-de-elnaassP-,TP ,D O,P hD,D aviGd. S imonMsD.. RoberDt.G erwiMnD,. M ariLa. C uadraMdDo,.P hD,a nd JuanA .P arejMaD,,P hD Neurophysiologic Basis of Myofascial Trigger Points ........6.2 Clinical Presentation and Diagnostic Criteria of Muscle Trigger Points .......6 3 Etiology of Muscle Trigger Points . . . . . . . . . .. ...........6 6 Muscle Trigger Points in Tension-Type Headache.. . . .. . . .. . . .. 68 Summary ........7 3 Chapter 7 Suboccipital Muscle Contribution to Tension-Type Headache ..77 RichaCr.dH allgrPehnD,E EP.h DBMEa.n d CesaFre rndndez-Pdeen-alPsaT,s, D- O,P hD Functional and Anatomic Characteristics of the Cervical Spine .7 8 Role of Electromyography in Determining the Etiology of Muscle Atrophy ............. .... 79 Role of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Determining the Extent of Muscle Atrophy ............. ..... ..... . 8.0 Changes in Suboccipital Muscle Morphometry in Chronic Pain Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .8, 0 . . . . . . . . . . . Neurophysiologic Consequences of Muscle Atrophy .. .. .. 84 Anatomic Particularities of the Suboccipital Region ..... ....8 6 Clinical Relevance of Suboccipital Muscles in Tension-Type Headache and Cervicogenic Headache . . .8.6 Conclusions ... .87 Chapter 8 Forward Head Posture in Headaches ...... . ............ .......... 91 CesaFre rndndezs--dPee-nlPaaTs,D. O ,P hD,M ariLa. C uadraMdDo.,P hD, andJuaAn.P arejMaD,.P hD Clinical Assessment of Forward Head Posture · .92 Clinical Significance of Forward Head Posture · .93 Conclusions . .94 ConteInv tisi Chapter 9 Sensitization in Tension-Type Headache: A Pain Model ...........9 7 CesaFre rnandez-Pdeefi-alPsaT,s,D - O,P hD,L arAsr endt-NiDeMlSsceinP,,h D, DaviGd. S imonMsD,, M ariLa. C uadraMdDo,,P hD,a nd JuanA .P arejMaD,,P hD Peripheral and Central Sensitization in Tension-Type Headache . 98 Pain Models for Tension-Type Headache . .. .. ........1.0.0 PART IIIP ATHOPHYSIOLOGOYF CERVICOEGNICH EADACHE . .. . . ...1 07 .......... ....... ..... Chapter 10 The Anatomy and Physiology of the Trigeminocervical Complex . .. .. . . .. ... . . . . .................1 09 Petje.rG oadsbPy.h D.M D,a ndT horstBeanr tsMcDh . Clinical Observations ........................................... 109 Evidence from the Laboratory ...1 10 Central Mechanisms of Pain Processing: Central Sensitization and Descending Inhibition ............................ 112 Central Pain Modulation .. 113 Conclusions .. · .1 13 Chapter 11 Cervicogenic Headache: Consideration of Pathogenesis ... 171 FabioA ntonaMcDi,.P hD Role of the SUucture in Spinal Cord in Cervicogenic Headache ·. 117 Clinical Studies ................ . 120 Conclusions .. · .1 21 Chapter 12M otor Control Impairment in Cervicogenic Headache ....... ........ 1.32 DeboraFha llPaT.P, h D Motor Impairment in Cervicogenic Headache . ...... .............1 24 Differential Diagnosis of Headache Based on Musculoskeletal Impairments · .1 27 Conclusions ......... . ·. . 128 PART IV PHYSICALE XAMINATIOONF PATIETNSW ITH HEADACHE . . ......... 131 ... ... ... . . . . . . Chapter 13 Clinical Reasoning in the Diagnosis: History Taking in Patients with Headache . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........ ... . . . . . . . . . . ...... . .1 33 PeteAr.H UijbrePgT,t MsS.c M.H ScD.P T,o es. MTC.F AAOMPTF,CA MT Role of History Taking in the Clinical Examination ·. . 133 Demographies ............. · .. 136 Location of Pain. .. ..................................1.3.8. ..... Onset and Course of Headache . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . 1. 3 .8 . . . . Character and Intensity of Headache. ................. . ·. . 140 Aggravating and Easing Factors ........ . ..141 Neurologic Symptoms .............................1.4.2. ... Otolaryngologic Symptoms ...1 44 Systemic Symptoms ...................................1.4.4. ..... Medical History .......... . · .. 145 Medication History .. ........1.4.5 Family History. .. .. .........1.4 6 Previous Diagnostic Tests ..............1.4.6 Prognostic Indicators ........ . .. ...........1.4.6 Systems Review .................1.4.7. Clinical Prediction Rules for Diagnosis. ......1.4 8 viii I Contents Outcome Measures ............ .. ..1 48 Red Flags. .. .........1.4.9 Conclusions and Implications of History Findings ...........1.49. Acknowledgments .... · .1 50 Chapter 14 Cervical Spine Assessment in Patients with Headache. . .........1.5.3 PietWeers terhPuTi.Os M.T .S VOMP Planning of the Physical Examination · .154 Inspection ... 155 Functional Demonstration · .1 55 Active Movements .. ·. . 156 "If Necessary" Tests. .. ..1 59 Neurologic Examination ............ .1 60 Neurodynamic Tests Involving the Cervical Spine Region . .. ........1.6 0 Passive Physiologic Intervertebral Movements ... ..160 Passive Accessory Intervertebral Movements ... .. ... 162 Motor Control Impairment Tests · .1 65 Screening Tests for Other Regions: The Cervicothoracic Region .... 165 Analysis of the Findings .. .. ................ ... .. 168 Case Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I 68 Chapter 15 Thoracic Spine Assessment in Patients with Headache ......... 171 BilElg anP.T .D PT.O CS,F AAOMPT.jColsehl aPnTd.D, P TP.h D,O CS, FAAOMPT. andP auGll ynPnT,.D P T.O CS,F AAOMPT Examination of the Thoracic Spine ................... .... ... .. ... . 172 Motion Impairment-Based Diagnosis Derived from Physical Examination ................ . ...1 79 Conclusions ........ .. ..1 80 Chapter 16 Manual Identification of Trigger Points in the Muscles Associated with Headache . . . .. . .. . . .. ... . .. . . . .... . ..1 83 CesaFrer ndndez-de-laPsT-.DP Oe.Pf hiDa,Hs o,n g-YGoeu.M D ,P hD,a nd janD ommerhoPlTt.M, P S Reliability of Muscle Trigger Point Examination. . . .. ....1.8 4 Manual Exploration of Muscle Trigger Points Related to Headaches. ..... .. 186 Conclusions . .. ............1.9.3 Chapter 17 Clinical Examination of the Orof acial Region in Patients with Headache . . . .. . . . . . . . . ...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.95. . . . Antodne W ijeRrP,T S.C SM,T .P hD,a ndM icheHl.S teenDkDsS,, P hD Temporomandibular Disorders and Cervical Spine Disorders ·. 197 Evidence-Based Practice .................1.9.8. . Physical Examination ·. . 199 Case Report ........... . ·. .2 06 PARTV NEUROPHYSIOLOGIECF FCETSO F SOMEP HYSICATLH ERAPYI NTERVNETIONS 211 ....... Chapter 18 Neurophysiologic Effects of Spinal Manipulation .. ... 213 BilVli cenziPnTo.P, h D,T ina SouPvTl.Pi hsD,,a ndM ichele StPeTr.Pl hiDn g, A Proposed Physiologic Mechanism for Spinal Manipulation .. ........2 14 Conclusions . . . . . . . . . ... ... .. ..............2.1.8. .