Cervical Spine Flashcards
1
Q
Lateral translation
A
Mastoid straight down
Paddle fingers on either side
2
Q
Flexion
A
On sp’s and do flexion for each segment (segment=5-10 degrees)
3
Q
Extension
A
On sp’s also. Locking off inferior
4
Q
Sidebend
A
Lateral masses (tp’s and then medial). Rhythmic
5
Q
Rotation
A
Lateral masses also
6
Q
Figure of 8
A
Osteopathic belly. Full contact. Figure of 8 movement. Chin
May be harmonics
7
Q
Soft tissue with mobilisation
A
Traps and lev scap. Palate muscle and push head in a rhythm. Use head as lever. Stretching muscle with head
