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Showing 1 to 10 of 10 for “"Tension-Type Headache"”.
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The prevalence of cervical spine dysfunction in tension-type headache subjects compared to nonheadache subjects
Dissertation submitted in partial compliance with the requirement for a Master's Degree in Technology: Chiropractic, Technikon Natal, Durban, South Africa,1999.
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The Role Of Fear Of Pain In Headache
Recurrent headache sufferers are often fearful of pain, which disrupts cognitive thought processes, interferes with daily activities, and may maintain headache-related disability through avoidance and associated negative reinforcement. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to 1) examine …
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Burden attributable to childhood and adolescent primary headache disorders in Lusaka and Ndola school children aged 7 - 17 years.
Headache is a common complaint in the paediatric and adult populations. However, the prevalence, types and effects on the quality of life of the children that suffer from headache is not known. This study assessed the prevalence and burden of primary headache disorders in children and adolescents. …
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Pain State as a Mediator in the Psychological and Behavioral Assessment of Migraine and Tension Headache Sufferers
… has suggested there is a possibility that headache assessment tools may be affected by the pain state of the individual, only one study to date has examined pain-state differences in assessment results for individuals diagnosed with a headache disorder. Holroyd, France, Nash & Hursey (1993) …
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Psychological Factors In HIV-Related Headaches
Headache is one of the most commedical complaints reported by individuals suffering from HIV/AIDS, but conflicting data exist regarding their prevalence, prototypical characteristics, and relationship to HIV severity. A well-established field of research indicates a strong association between …
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The Role Of Acceptance In Headache-Related Variables
… in the potency of some triggers and increase headache frequency over time. Headache patients who instead use acceptance strategies to limit their attempts to control or eliminate/avoid their pain may experience reduced distress and pain-related disability. Studies examining acceptance-based …
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Comparing Anthropometric Methods To Quantify Relations Between Adiposity And Headache
… with episodic migraine (em) and episodic tension-type headache (tth) are unclear. Most studies have relied on bmi as an indicator of adiposity. More accurate anthropometric measures that distinguish adipose tissue from other body tissue are critical to examine adiposity-headache …
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Moderation And Mediation Of Headache-Related Disability: The Roles Of Self-Efficacy And Headache Diagnosis
Primary headache disorders such as migraine and tension-type headache are some of the most frequently-diagnosed health disorders in the world and can be extremely disabling. However, disability resulting from these disorders varies substantially across individuals. Although headache severity has …
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Intelligent Systems Approach for Classification and Management of Patients with Headache
Primary headache disorders are the most common complaints worldwide. The socioeconomic and personal impact of headache disorders is enormous, as it is the leading cause of workplace absence. Headache patients’ consultations are increasing as the population has increased in size, live longer and …
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Alcohol Use As A Precipitant And Comorbidity In Primary Headache
Migraine and tension-type headache (tth) are two of the most prevalent pain conditions diagnosed throughout the world and can be extremely disabling with many economic, social, physical and psychological health costs. A plethora of research indicates a strong, positive association between …