Clinical Integration: Cervical Region Flashcards
Cervical Flexion ROM
45 to 50
Cervical Extension ROM
75 to 85
Cervical Lat. Flexion ROM
40 to 45
Cervical Rotation ROM
90
Passive Joint Testing End Feel
Tissue Stretch Soft
Test
- Client rotates head toward affected side (ipsilateral rotation and rotation)
- Therapist palates radial pulse on affected side and abducts and extends client’s arm while structing client to hold breath for 20 seconds
Adson’s Test
Test
- Client rotates head away from affected side (contralateral rotation and extension)
- Therapist palpates radial pulse on affected side and abducts and extends client’s arm while instructing client to hold breath for 20 seconds
Halstead Manuever
Test
- Client is in a seated position
- Palpate client’s radial pulse; client slowly abducts and extends arm to 90 degrees or greater.
Wright’s Hyperabduction Test
Test
- Client is in a seated position
- Palpate client’s radial pulse bilaterally; extend both arms and instruct client to clump, retract and depress shoulder. Main posture for approx. 60 seconds.
Costoclavicular Test / Military Brace Test
Test
- Client is in seated position
- Therapist instructs client to fully rotate head (tuck chin behind collarbone), hold for up to 1 minute
Scalene Cramp Test
Tests for: Active trigger points in scales
Positive Test: Reproduce signs and symptoms
Scalene Cramp Test
Test for: Thoracic Outlet Syndrome with anterior scalene involvement
Positive Test: Palpable diminished or absent pulse, recreation of symptoms
Adson’s Test
Test for: Thoracic Outlet Syndrome with middle scalene involvement
Positive Test: Palpable diminished or absent pulse, recreation of symptoms
Halstead Manuever
Test for: Thoracic Outlet Syndrome with clavicle and first rib involvement
Positive Test: Palpable diminished or absent pulse, recreation of symptoms at any point during the test
Costoclavicular Test / Military Brace Test
Test for: Thoracic Outlet Syndrome with pectoralis minor involvement
Positive Test: Palpable diminished or absent pulse, recreation of symptoms at any point during test
Wright’s Hyperabduction Test