To evaluate the additional effect provided by physical therapy in migraine treatment.Randomized controlled trial.Tertiary university-based hospital.Among the 300 patients approached, 50 women (age range, 18-55y) diagnosed with migraine were randomized into 2 groups: a control group (n=25) and a physiotherapy plus medication group (n=25) (N=50).Both groups received medication for migraine treatment. Additionally, physiotherapy plus medication patients received 8 sessions of physical therapy over 4 weeks, comprised mainly of manual therapy and stretching maneuvers lasting 50 minutes.A blinded examiner assessed the clinical outcomes of headache frequency, intensity, and self-perception of global change and physical outcomes of pressure pain threshold and cervical range of motion. Data were recorded at baseline, posttreatment, and 1-month follow-up.Twenty-three patients experienced side effects from the medication. Both groups reported a significantly reduced frequency of headaches; however, no differences were observed between groups (physiotherapy plus medication patients showed an additional 18

作者：Débora, Bevilaqua-Grossi；Maria Claudia, Gon?alves；Gabriela Ferreira, Carvalho；Lidiane Lima, Florencio；Fabíola, Dach；José Geraldo, Speciali；Marcelo Eduardo, Bigal；Thaís Cristina, Chaves

来源：Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation 2016 年 97卷 6期