Cervical Inclinometry Flashcards
When performing cervical spine flexion/extension the pt will sit with their head?
Neutral
You will place one inclinometer over the?
Top of the head and T1
Have the pt do what with their neck fully?
Flex/Extend
You will determine the lower inclinometer angle and then subtract the lower from the upper angle to determine?
True Flexion
Subtract the T1 angle to determine?
Extension
When performing lateral flexion place one inclinometer over the?
Top of the head and T1
Then have the pt?
Laterally Flex (bend)
Subtract the bottom from the top angle to determine?
True Lateral Flexion
What should you always do with the inclinometer when you change orientation?
Zero out
When performing cervical spine rotation you only use?
1 inclinometer
For cervical rotation the patient will be in what position?
Supine
You place the 1 inclinometer where?
Forehead above opposite eye than rotation.
ex. R eyebrow for L rot OR L eyebrow for R rot
Ask the pt to rotate their head where?
As far as possible to one side