Cervical Spine Review Questions

Question 1

List the 5 craniovertebral stability tests we have learned.

Answer 1

• Alar
• Transverse
• Jefferson
• Sharp-Purser
• (Longitudinal) Distraction

Question 2

You have a patient with arm pain and neck pain. Give me 6 special tests to clarify the generator of their pain.

Answer 2

• Cervical Compression/Distraction
• Spurling’s
• Roos
• Adson’s
• Costoclavicular
• ULNT
• Shoulder Abduction Test
• Any shoulder special tests

Question 3

You suspect upper cervical range of motion limitations. What test would give you clarification about the mobility of these segment levels.

Answer 3

1. Cervical flexion rotation testing
2. UCS segmental mobility test
3. OA rocking and MIA glides
4. C1-C2 rotational assessment

Question 4

You have a patient with forward head posture. What is a test that would reveal the muscle weakness you most likely suspect

Answer 4

Deep cervical flexor endurance test

Question 5

Your patient prsents with upper trapezius pain and upper arm pain. List 3 tests you could perform to clarify cervicobrachial from shoulder pathology?

Answer 5

• ULNT
• Spurlings
• Cervical flexion rotation
• Cervical compression/distraction
• Repeated cervical spine movements
• Any shoulder special test