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Table 3 Treatment interventions

From: Dose–response of spinal manipulation for cervicogenic headache: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Intervention

Spinal manipulation therapy

Light massage therapy

Type

High Velocity, low amplitude

Low Velocity, low amplitude (older patients or acute exacerbations only)

Gentle effleurage (gliding) Gentle petrissage (kneading)

Location

Cervical spine (Occiput -C7) Thoracic spine (T1-T3)

Cervical spine musculature (Occiput -C7) Thoracic spine musculature (T1-T3)

Design & delivery format

Individualized: spinal levels treated, technique position (e.g., seated, supine, prone)

Individualized: site of pain/dysfunction

Prone position

Delivery method

One-on-one treatment visit

One-on-one treatment visit

Dose

10 min 3 visits per week for 6 weeks

10 min 3 visits per week for 6 weeks