Citation
(2010), "Behavioral treatments of chronic tension-type headache in adults: are they beneficial?", Clinical Governance: An International Journal, Vol. 15 No. 2. https://doi.org/10.1108/cgij.2010.24815bae.010
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:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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Behavioral treatments of chronic tension-type headache in adults: are they beneficial?
Behavioral treatments of chronic tension-type headache in adults: are they beneficial?
Article Type: Reviews of effectiveness From: Clinical Governance: An International Journal, Volume 15, Issue 2
A.P. Verhagen, L. Damen, M.Y. Berger, J. Passchier, B.W. Koes,CNS Neuroscience and Therapeutics,2009,Vol. 15,pp. 183-205
The authors concluded that there were no indications that relaxation, electromyographic biofeedback or cognitive behavioural therapy were better than attentional or waiting list control in improving headaches in patients with tension-type headaches. This was a generally well-conducted review and, given the poor quality of the available trials, the authors’ cautious conclusions are justified.
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