Quadruped Rock Back Flashcards
1
Q
What is the purpose of this exercise?
A
To monitor for if the patient extends their cervical spine during the exercise.
2
Q
What are the instructions?
A
From the quadruped position the patient rocks back to sit on the heels.
3
Q
What is a positive finding?
A
The patient extends the neck during movement: dysfunction
Should maintain neutral spine
4
Q
What is the normal sequence of muscle contraction?
A
Cervical deep neck flexors work with the trapezius to keep spine neutral
5
Q
What is facilitated?
A
Upper trapezius
6
Q
What is inhibited?
A
Cervical deep neck flexors
7
Q
What is the beginner exercise?
A
Chin tuck, retraction exercise
