Pediatric Cervical Headaches
Reference:Budelmann K et al Is there a difference in head posture and cervical spine movement in children with and without pediatric headache? Eur J Pediatr. 2013 Oct;172(10):1349-56.
This Dutch study compared the posture and mobility of pediatric patients diagnosed with cervical headaches and compared them to an age matched group of asymptomatic active handball players (range of 6-12 years).
Basic results: Compared to the asymptomatic children, those with cervical headaches had?
- Significantly reduced neck active ROM into flexion, extension and rotation
- Significantly less flexion rotation test (FRT) ROM
- Significantly more pain reported during and immediately after the FRTAverage pain reported during the FRT was 5/10 for the headache group and obviously zero for the asymptomatic group.
Average FRT ROM was 35� for the headache group and 50� for the asymptomatic group.
Conclusion: FRT may be a valuable clinical tool in identifying kids with cervical headaches.
Posted on: December 22, 2014Categories: Headache/Vertigo , Cervical Spine
