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Test for hypermobility of the atlantoaxial articulation.<br> | Test for hypermobility of the atlantoaxial articulation.<br> | ||
== Technique | == Technique <ref>↑ Dutton, M. (2008). Orthopaedic: Examination, evaluation, and intervention (2nd ed.). New York: The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.</ref> == | ||
*The patient is placed in a supine postion with the Therapist supporting the patient's head with the palms and 3rd-5th fingers. | |||
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*The Therapist then places the index fingers between the occiput and spinous process of C2, so the index fingers are over the neural arch of the C1 vetebra. | *The Therapist then places the index fingers between the occiput and spinous process of C2, so the index fingers are over the neural arch of the C1 vetebra. | ||
*The Therapist then lifts the patients head and C1 vetebra anteriorly, without allowing flexion or extension. | *The Therapist then lifts the patients head and C1 vetebra anteriorly, without allowing flexion or extension. | ||
*The position should be held for 10-20 seconds. | *The position should be held for 10-20 seconds. | ||
*A positive test is the reoccurance of symptoms. | *A positive test is the reoccurance of symptoms. [http://www.prohealthsys.com/anatomy/grays/arthrology/atlantoaxial_articulation.php http://www.prohealthsys.com/anatomy/grays/arthrology/atlantoaxial_articulation.php] | ||
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== Evidence == | == Evidence == |
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Purpose
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Test for hypermobility of the atlantoaxial articulation.
Technique [1][edit | edit source]
- The patient is placed in a supine postion with the Therapist supporting the patient's head with the palms and 3rd-5th fingers.
- The Therapist then places the index fingers between the occiput and spinous process of C2, so the index fingers are over the neural arch of the C1 vetebra.
- The Therapist then lifts the patients head and C1 vetebra anteriorly, without allowing flexion or extension.
- The position should be held for 10-20 seconds.
- A positive test is the reoccurance of symptoms. http://www.prohealthsys.com/anatomy/grays/arthrology/atlantoaxial_articulation.php
Evidence[edit | edit source]
Provide the evidence for this technique here
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References
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- ↑ ↑ Dutton, M. (2008). Orthopaedic: Examination, evaluation, and intervention (2nd ed.). New York: The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.