Test-retest repeatability of strength capacity aerobic power and pericranial tenderness of neck and shoulder muscles in children - relevant for tension-type headache

摘要

BackgroundFrequent or chronic tension-type headache in children is a prevalent and debilitating condition for the child, often leading to medication overuse. To explore the relationship between physical factors and tension-type headache in children, the quality of repeated measures was examined. The aim of the present study was to determine the test-retest repeatability of parameters determining isometric neck and shoulder strength and stability, aerobic power, and pericranial tenderness in children.