The Effect of Cervical Stabilization Training in Individuals With Migraine

The Effect of Cervical Stabilization Training and Vestibular Training on Cervical Region and Balance in Individuals With Migraine

Studies examining stabilization training and cervical muscle endurance generally focused on headache as the main topic and did not focus on migraine. Studies examining the effects of vestibular training focused on the effects on vestibular migraine and did not address migraine holistically. Although the effects of vestibular rehabilitation and cervical stabilisation training on balance, cervical muscle endurance and joint position error in individuals with migraine have been examined separately, no study has been found in which all these topics were combined. Based on these reasons, this study aims to investigate the effects of two trainings on cervical muscle strength, normal range of motion, anterior tilt, joint position error, deep muscle endurance and balance in individuals with migraine.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Being over 18 years old
• Being diagnosed with migraine by a neurologist according to the International Headache Society Criteria
• Complaining of headache at least once a week or more in the last year

Exclusion Criteria:

• History of other diseases or operations in the cervical region
• Having any neurological or orthopedic disease
• Passing a serious head and/or neck trauma
• Participating in a physiotherapy program for head and neck pain in the last 12 months
• Having a visual impairment