Headache and Evidence-Based Rehabilitation Strategies
A special issue of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (ISSN 1660-4601). This special issue belongs to the section "Health Care Sciences".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2026 | Viewed by 4
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Headache disorders represent one of the most common neurological and musculoskeletal complaints worldwide, with a significant impact on quality of life, daily functioning, and work capacity. Despite advances in pharmacological treatment and diagnostic methods, many patients continue to experience recurrent or chronic headaches that require a broader, interdisciplinary approach.
The orofacial region and cervical spine play a particularly important role in the differential diagnosis and management of headache. Temporomandibular joint dysfunction, cervicocranial syndromes, and myofascial pain may act as triggers or perpetuating factors, complicating the clinical picture. Understanding the interplay between these regions and headache pathophysiology is essential for developing effective treatment strategies.
Rehabilitation-based interventions—such as physiotherapy, manual therapy, targeted exercise programmes, interventional techniques, and multidisciplinary care—offer promising options to reduce pain, restore function, and improve overall quality of life. Innovative methods of assessment, including imaging, functional evaluation, and patient-reported outcomes, provide further opportunities to advance evidence-based practice.
This Special Issue aims to gather high-quality contributions that expand our understanding of headache disorders, with a focus on rehabilitation strategies, the orofacial region, and the cervical spine. We welcome original research, systematic reviews, case series, and interdisciplinary perspectives that highlight novel therapeutic approaches and their clinical effectiveness.
Dr. Petr Konecný
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.
Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.
Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2500 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.
Keywords
- headache
- orofacial region
- cervical spine
- rehabilitation
- pain
- function
- quality of life
- multidisciplinary care
Benefits of Publishing in a Special Issue
- Ease of navigation: Grouping papers by topic helps scholars navigate broad scope journals more efficiently.
- Greater discoverability: Special Issues support the reach and impact of scientific research. Articles in Special Issues are more discoverable and cited more frequently.
- Expansion of research network: Special Issues facilitate connections among authors, fostering scientific collaborations.
- External promotion: Articles in Special Issues are often promoted through the journal's social media, increasing their visibility.
- Reprint: MDPI Books provides the opportunity to republish successful Special Issues in book format, both online and in print.
Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies can be found here.
