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== Subjective  ==
== Subjective  ==


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*Self‐report  
*Self‐report  
*Performance‐based outcome measures - Neck Disability Index
*Performance‐based outcome measures  
*Region‐specific historical examination
*Region‐specific historical examination


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*Movement Patterns
*Movement Patterns


=== Functional Tests  ===
=== Functional Tests<br> ===
 
*Looking up, transferring sit stand, lifting one or both arms overhead


=== Palpation  ===
=== Palpation  ===


*supine— temporal mandibular joint, auditory meatus, mastoid process, atlas (C1) transverse processes, clavicle, soft tissue both posterior and anterior, hyoid bone, articular pillars, C2-C7 spinous processes
*supine
*prone—occipital process, nuchal line, spinous processes, transverse processes, soft tissue
*prone
*seated – first rib
*seated


=== Neurologic Assessment <br> ===
=== Neurologic Assessment <br> ===


=== Movement Testing  ===
=== Movement Testing  ===
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*AROM, PROM, and Overpressure  
*AROM, PROM, and Overpressure  
*Passive Intervertebral Motion  
*Passive Intervertebral Motion  
*Muscle Strength specific to Cervical Spine
*Muscle Strength<br>
*Cranio‐cervical Flexion Test<br>
 
=== Special Tests ===
 
==References==


=== Special Tests  ===
<references/>


*[[Spurlings Test|Spurling’s Test]]
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*[[Sharp‐Purser Test|Sharp‐Purser Test]]
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*[[Transverse_Ligament_Stress_Test|Transverse Ligament Stress Test]]
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*Slump Test
*Upper Limb Tension Test (ULTT‐A)  
*Distraction Test
*Shoulder Abduction Test
*Rhomberg’s Test
*Babinski’s Reflex
*Lhermitte’s Test
*[[Cranio‐cervical_Flexion_Test|Cranio‐cervical Flexion Test]]
*[[Thoracic_Outlet_Syndrome|Thoracic Outlet Tests]]
*[[1st Rib Mobility|Test for First Rib Mobility]]

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Subjective[edit | edit source]

Patient Intake[edit | edit source]

  • Self‐report
  • Performance‐based outcome measures
  • Region‐specific historical examination

Special Questions
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  • Red Flags
  • Yellow Flags

Investigations
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  • Radiological Considerations

Objective[edit | edit source]

Observation[edit | edit source]

  • Posture
  • Movement Patterns

Functional Tests
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Palpation[edit | edit source]

  • supine
  • prone
  • seated

Neurologic Assessment
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Movement Testing[edit | edit source]

  • AROM, PROM, and Overpressure
  • Passive Intervertebral Motion
  • Muscle Strength

Special Tests[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]


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