Spinal MMT Flashcards
what muscles are involved in neck flexion
longus capitis
longus colli
rectus capitis anterior
anterior scalene
sternocleidomastoid
gravity resisted test for neck flexion
supine with shoulders in 90/90 and forearms resting on testing surface
chin is passively tucked and flexed
patient is told to repeat and hold at end range of motion
resistance applied over forehead with stabilization of the anterior thorax
gravity eliminated test for neck flexion
no gravity eliminated
what over compensation will occur during neck flexion?
SCM
patient will lose the chin tuck
muscles involved in neck anterolateral flexion
SCM
gravity resisted test for neck anterolateral flexion
same as neck flexion testing
head rotated to opposite side of testing side
laterally flexed with rotation passively
patient to repeat and hold at end range
resistance applied over lateral aspect of forehead toward table with stabilization of the thorax
gravity eliminated test for neck anterolateral flexion
aint one
what can be an issue with neck anterolateral flexion testing
compromise of the vertebral arteries blood flow
muscles involved in neck extension
erector spinae
– iliocostalis cervicis, longissimus capitis, longissimus
oblique capitis superior
rectus capitis posterior major/minor
semispinalis capitis/cervicis
spinalis cervicis/capitis
splenius capitis/cervicis
upper trap
gravity resisted test for neck extension
prone with shoulders/elbows in 90/90 position with forearms resting on table
head/neck passively taken through extension and returned
patient does it/ holds at end range
resistance applied over occiput toward flexion while stabilizing the thorax
gravity eliminated test for neck extension
aint one
muscles used in trunk flexion
rectus abdominis
gravity resisted test for trunk flexion
supine with hands behind neck
lower extremities extended and pelvis posteriorly tilted
trunk is passively flexed until the scapulae have cleared the table
patient asked to repeat the motion
no application of resistance
gravity eliminated test for trunk flexion
aint one
what should one be cautious for when instructing a trunk flexion test
fixation/stabilization of the feet when performing the test
will allow for hip flexors to assist the sit up