Exam II Study Guide Flashcards
Localized pain without radiation
Muscle pain
Facet pain
Facet impingement
Radiating pain
Nerve root irritation
History suggesting Cervical Spondylosis (arthritis)
Age >45
Most commonly affected levels C5-6, C6-7
Slow, gradual onset
Unilateral pain
Pain radiates into specific dermatomes
Pain increases with extension and decreases with flexion
History Suggesting cervical Disc Involvement
Age < 60 years
Most commonly effects C5-6
Sudden onset
Unilateral
Symptoms radiate into a dermatome
Tingling present
Pain increases with flexion
History suggesting cervical Instability
Traumatic mechanism of injury
Complaint of nonspecific symptoms that are worse in vertical and better with head support
Vertebral Artery Insufficiency symptoms
Dizziness/Vertigo
Nausea/Vomiting
Inability to stand
Blurred vision/ diplopia
Headache
Facial paresthesia/ facial palsy/ difficulty swallowing
Pain with compression
Disc
Vertebral body fracture
Nerve root irritation (radiating)
Decreased pain with distraction
Disc
Spinal Facet
Nerve root (centralizing)
Spurling’s A
Patient seated
Cervical extension with SB
PT applies compression gently
Positive= radiating symptoms
Test Item Cluster- Radiculopathy
ULTT-A
Spurling’s
Distraction
Cervical rotation < 60 degrees to ipsilateral side
Mobility exam findings
Recent onset
Absence of referred symptoms
Restricted ROM in rotation and/or SB
Restricted cervical and thoracic segmental mobility
Mobility intervention focus
Spinal mobilization/manipulation
Active range of motion exercises
Centralization exam findings
-Radicular/referred symptoms in the upper quarter
-Peripheralization and/or centralization of symptoms with range of motion
-Signs of nerve root compression present
-May have medical diagnosis of cervical
-radiculopathy (see TIC)
centralization intervention focus
Mechanical/manual cervical traction
Repeated movements to centralize symptoms
Manual Therapy
HEP of cervical spine retraction and deep
cervical flexor training
Test item cluster for Improvement with 3 weeks Mechanical Traction
Age greater than 55 years
Positive shoulder ABDuction test
Positive ULTT-A
Symptom peripheralization with central PA testing lower CS (C4-C7)
Positive neck distraction test
Conditioning exam finding
Lower pain and disability scores
Longer duration of symptoms
No signs of nerve root compression
No peripheralization/centralization during range of motion
Conditioning intervention focus
Strengthening and endurance exercises for the muscles of the neck and upper quarter
Aerobic conditioning exercises
Headache exam finding
Unilateral HA with onset preceded by or associated with neck pain
Cervical AROM
Cervical/Thoracic segmental mobility
Cranial Cervical Flexion test
Headache intervention strategy
Spinal manipulation/mobilization
Deep cervical flexor training
Soft Tissue/Muscle trigger point treatment
Postural education and training
Pain Control exam finding
High pain and disability scores
Recent onset of symptoms
Traumatic onset
May have referred pain
Poor tolerance to exam and/or interventions
pain control intervention focus
Gentle AROM as tolerated
ROM for adjacent regions
Modalities prn
Activity modification
Levator Scapulae stretch
-Lie on your back with your knees bent
-Place one hand under your hip
-Rotate your head to the opposite side of the hand that is under your hip
-Place your other hand on back of your head and pull your head and nose toward your armpit
Scalene Stretch Supine
-Lie on your back with your knees bent
-Place one hand under your hip
-Keep your head from rotating by keeping your nose pointed toward the ceiling at all times
-Place your other hand on the side of
Thoracic Spine Mobilization: Towel roll stretch
Roll up a large bath towel
Lay on it crossways, placing it on a stiff spot on your spine
Rest in this position