Effect of Shock Wave Therapy on Upper Trapezius Trigger Points in Patients With Cervicogenic Headache.

Effect of Shock Wave Therapy on Upper Trapezius Trigger Points in Patients With Cervicogenic Headache. a Randomized Controlled Trial

Control group will receive US, TENS, IR and exercises. The treatment group will receive the same program in addition to shock waves therapy. Patients will receive 3 sessions per week for 4 weeks.

Control group will receive US, TENS, IR and exercises. The treatment group will receive the same program in addition to shock waves therapy. Patients will receive 3 sessions per week for 4 weeks.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Fifty patients from both genders.
• Age ranging from 20 to 40 years.
• Referred by an orthopedist with a diagnosis of Mechanical neck dysfunction (MND) to physical therapy at the outpatient clinic of the Faculty of Physical Therapy, MTI University.

Exclusion Criteria:

• All other disorders.