Assessment and Treatment of Headaches for Rehab Professionals (Brown - Online)

Course overview

Headaches afflict nearly two-thirds of the world's population making them one of the most prevalent pain dis-orders. Cervicogenic headaches are uniquely suited for treatment by physical therapists using manual techniques, education, and therapeutic exercises. Thus, effective identification, diagnosis, and treatment are important to the rehab professional as improper identification may lead to ineffective treatment. Tension-type headaches and migraines are also common headache types that will be seen in rehabilitation settings. Knowing the differences between these three headache types and how to approach treatment and education for the patient will improve clinical outcomes.