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Care Pathway for the Management of Chronic Tension-type Headaches
Management of symptoms for chronic tension-type headaches
Based on shared decision-making between the patient and provider, any one of the following therapeutic interventions is recommended:
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Low load endurance craniocervical and cervicoscapular exercises
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Multimodal care that includes spinal mobilization, craniocervical exercises, and postural correction
Discuss the risks and benefits of the care plan with the patient.
Do Not Offer:
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Manipulation of the cervical spine
No
No
No
Yes
Management of Symptoms
Based on shared decision making between the patient and provider, any one of the following therapeutic interventions is recommended:
Yes
Yes
No
Discharge
Yes
Yes
Discharge
No