Cluster Headache Case Study

Author/s

Emily Meyer, Colleen Niehoff, Mary Wray, Alex Norris, Lauren Snider

Abstract

100 word limit, non-structured description

Patient Characteristics

Tell us about your patient:

• Demographic Information (occupation/vocation, gender, age, etc.)
• Medical diagnosis if applicable
• Co-morbidities
• Previous care or treatment

Examination

Tell us your examination findings:

• Subjective : Patient History and Systems Review (chief complaints, other relevant medical history, prior or current services related to the current episode, patient/family goals)
• Self Report Outcome Measures
• Physical Performance Measures
• Objective : Physical Examination Tests and Measures

The examination should also include ICF Findings:

• Body Functions and Structures
• Impairments
• Activity Limitations
• Participation Restrictions
• Environmental Factors

Clinical Hypothesis

What was your clinical impression of the patients problem.

Intervention

Multidisciplinary approach

Neurologist

• ENT
• PT: May need to rule out more serious complications before initiating PT

Postural exercises (1,3)

• Y's and T's
• Deep neck flexors

Manual Therapy

• Mobilizations to cervical spine (2)

Other

• General stretching to postural muscles (i.e. Upper Trap) (3)
• Heat (4)
• US (4)
• TENS (4)
• Soft tissue/trigger point massage (1,4)
• Balance and gait training with use of varying sensory inputs (3)
• Posture education (1,3)
• Education on ergonomics at home and in the workpalce (1)

Out of our scope

• Relaxation therapy (1,2,3)
• Biofeedback (1)
• Cognitive-behavioral therapy (stress-management) (4)
• Acupuncture (4)
• Medications (1-2)

Outcomes

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Discussion

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