C-spine

Question 1

Approximately 70% of patients with chronic neck pain exhibit decline in muscular strength and endurance of the

Answer 1

SCOM and deep cervical flexor

Question 2

Continuous imbalance between deep and superficial muscles will lead to

Answer 2

forward head posture

Question 3

most common postural dysfunction causing chronic neck and shoulder pain

Answer 3

forward head posture

Question 4

what can c0-c1 problem lead to

Answer 4

H/A, vertigo, fatigue, poor concentration, irritability
Physical attachment of dura

Question 5

C0-C2 problem is most likely issue with

Answer 5

fascial connections

Question 6

what can cause Muscle Impairment with Chronic Neck Pain

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delayed cervical neck muscle contraction with upper body movement

Increased use of superficial cervical neck flexors during functional activities

Increased fatigability of cervical neck flexors in pain patients

Question 7

common injuries of cervical spine

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DDD
Posterior disc herniation
Spinal stenosis
Upper cross syndrome
Facet joint irritation
Strains of trapezius muscle, SCM etc.

Question 8

what can happen if deep muscle of the neck become weak

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Superficial muscles- become overactive to protect the neck
= excessive shear and compression

Question 9

Example Progressions of Cervical Core Training

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Seated (avoid gravity)
Laying down
Chin tuck with combined movements
4 point against gravity
Standing with ball behind head
PNF patterning (Diagonal, CARs)
Proper positioning with functional movements

Question 10

Interventions to Manage a Disc Lesion in the Cervical Spine -> early phase

Answer 10

Early phase
Decrease acute symptoms
Examples: Modalities, massage, traction

Teach awareness of neck position and movement
Scapular movements

Passive cervical nods
Chin in midline gently nod the patient’s head and allow neck to flatten against the table
Patient does in sitting position on their own

Traction
Sustained traction 10 min, intermittent traction 15 min
15lbs of force causes vertebral separation

Question 11

Management of Disc Lesions in the Cervical Spine -> subacute phase

Answer 11

Completed once S/S of inflammatory process are under control and pain is no longer constant

Increase mobility in restricted muscles/joint/fascia/nerve
Head nods for longus colli and multifidus
Movement of the head with proper postural awareness
Add in upper extremity movement

Question 12

give exemple of proprio exercise for cervical

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Laser pointer
Moving eyes only
Moving cervical spine keeping eyes fixated
Tracing/drawing objects with cervical movement
Balancing object on head with walking

Question 13

cervical extensor tend to be

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Tend to be tonic and tight
Compensatory muscles

Question 14

people with incorrect FHP can suffer from

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chronic or unpleasant conditions such as, pinched nerves and blood vessels, like thoracic outlet syndrome, muscle and tissue pain, syndromes like fibromyalgia, chronic strains and early degeneration and arthritis

Question 15

FHP can cause tension in

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TMJ, give headache and bite problem

Question 16

cervicogenic headache referred pain where

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head or face from first three to four CN

Question 17

TX of cervicogenic headache

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ROM for mobility, Stretches for tight muscles, deep neck flexor activation

Question 18

_ is an intervention that is often recommended for the treatment of patients with neck pain

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mechanical cervical traction

Question 19

cervical traction is used to

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relieved pressure on neural structure

Question 20

Cervical Traction Parameters

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1-3 times/day
10-15 minutes of sustained traction
10-30lbs of traction force
Intermittent vs sustained
Neck position- midway between flexion and extension (acute/subacute), flexion or extension (chronic)

Question 21

how munch time do put cervical traction for disc herniation

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5-10min, 25-40lbstuiioip

Question 22

is a little post treatment muscle soreness common after cervical traction

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yes

Question 23

indication for spinal traction

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Nerve root impingement
Disk herniation
Spondylolisthesis
Narrowing within intervertebral foramen
Osteophyte formation
Degenerative joint diseases
Subacute painJoint hypomobility
Discogenic pain
Muscle spasm or guarding
Muscle strain
Spinal ligament or capsular contractures
Improvement in arterial, venous, and lymphatic flow

Question 24

contraindication for spinal traction

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Acute sprains or strains
Acute inflammation
Fractures
Vertebral joint instability
Any condition in which movement exacerbates existing problem
Bone diseases
Osteoporosis
Infections in bones or joints
Vascular conditions
Pregnant females
Cardiac or pulmonary problems

Question 25

There is (high/low) level evidence that cervical manipulation and mobilisation as unimodal interventions are effective on pain and range of motion at the immediate follow up

Answer 25

low

Question 26

There is (high/low) level evidence that traction is no more effective than placebo traction

Answer 26

low

Question 27

when can you do neuromeningeal mobs

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once symptoms have centralized

Question 28

contradiction of neuromeningial mobs

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Acute or unstable neurological signs
Spinal cord injury or symptoms
Neoplasm and infection
**Watch for vascular compromise

Question 29

Relaxation Techniques Cervical and Upper Thoracic Regions

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Seated or standing with arms by the side
Diaphragm breathing
Bend neck forward and backwards
Side bend head and rotate from side to side
Roll the shoulders; protract, elevate, retract and relax scapula
Circle the arms with elbows flexed or extended
Jaw relaxation

Question 30

exercise that target upper trap

Answer 30

prone rowing
military press
T with neutral glenohumeral rotation
shoulder shrug
shoulder lateral rais
upright row

Question 31

exercise that target mid trap

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prone shoulder extension
prone rowing
sideline GH ER
side line shoulder flexion
T with neutral GH rot or ER

Question 32

exercise that target lower top

Answer 32

shoulder abd
bilateral GH ER at 0º abd
prone GH ER at 90º abd
prone shoulder rowing
Y
T with GH ER
side line with GH ER