The Effects of Physiotherapy in Migraine

The Effects of Physiotherapy Applications in Individuals With Migraine

The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of a physiotherapy program including cervical muscle training and transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation on pain, functional status, quality of life, psychological status, and sleep quality in individuals with migraine.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Volunteering to participate in the study
• Being between 18 and 55 years of age
• Being diagnosed with migraine by a neurologist according to the International Classification of Headache Disorders 3 (ICHD-3) criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosis of other primary and/or secondary headaches in addition to migraine,
• Coexisting neurological and/or rheumatological diseases,
• Severe psychiatric disorders (bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, psychosis, etc.),
• Pregnancy or lactation,
• Malignancy,
• Known arrhythmia or presence of any implanted electronic device,
• Presence of sensory loss in the application area,
• Having received physiotherapy or any other treatment in the head/neck region within the last 12 months,
• History of head/neck trauma or surgery within the last 12 months.